| (1) A permittee that violates or fails to comply with any provision of the Texas Natural Resources Code, this chapter, or their permit, is subject to immediate revocation of the permit and may be prohibited from further exploration on state-owned lands, except upon such additional terms, conditions, and safeguards as the commissioner may expressly stipulate. Permittees and any and all parties conducting operations under a permit will be liable for any costs incurred from any damage resulting from a violation of that permit, as well as for any applicable fines. (2) Upon discovery of any violations, the commissioner or a designated representative may order temporary discontinuance of seismic operations until completely reviewed by the commissioner. (i) Other records. At any time or from time to time GLO may require any additional records relating to any aspect of exploration operations, excluding interpretive data. These records shall be maintained by the permittee for a minimum period of five years. (j) General limitations. These rules shall not be construed to enlarge or restrict the rights of any owner of a state mineral or surface lease. |
