The Jicarilla Oil & Gas Administration provides information and services to the Jicarilla Apache Nation and to the oil and gas industry operating on the reservation. This office is the main contact for all oil and gas matters on the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
Strategic Energy Planning
The Nation engages in Strategic Energy Planning with the JOGA serving as the process facilitator.
Mineral Development Agreements
The JOGA is the lead agency in identifying acreage available for lease and markets available acreage as appropriate.
Oil & Gas Development Planning
No IMDA Lease Holder, Lessee, and/or Designated Operator shall commence any oil and gas development activity that disturbs surface lands until a development plan has been approved in writing by the JOGA Director.
Surface Protection
Land management, grazing rights, roads maintenance, water and timber protection, fire prevention, archaeological clearances, and siting of storage yards and offices. Applicable surface disturbance and damage fees are paid before any disturbing activity.
Operating Requirements
The JOGA promulgates and enforces rules, regulations, and orders with regard to oil and gas operations on the Nation.
Land Services
Operating authorization for drilling and related operations — assignments, subleases, designations of operator, and operating rights — conditional on absolute compliance with lease terms and the laws of the Nation.
Operating Permits
No person shall engage in any oil and gas activity within the Nation without first obtaining and maintaining in good standing an oil and gas Operating Permit. Permit details →
Off-Site Measurement Permits
Gas measurement for royalty or tax purposes takes place at the wellhead unless the operator first obtains an off-site measurement permit. Requirements →
Nation Compliance & Enforcement
The JOGA C&E Division enforces the requirements of JANC Title 18. Failure to comply constitutes an incident of noncompliance.
BLM Inspection & Enforcement
The BLM Cooperative Agreement enforces federal regulations pertaining to oil and gas activities on the Nation, including 43 CFR, Onshore Orders, and Notices to Lessees.
Appeals
Within fourteen (14) days after entry of any JOGA order, citation, or decision, any adversely affected party may file with the Director an application for review, setting forth why the decision is believed to be erroneous.