There is created an Oil Production Control Agency (hereinafter referred to in this title as "Agency") of the city to carry out the purpose and intent of the regulations. The Agency shall consist of the city’s Director of Building and Safety, the city’s Engineer, the city’s Planning Director and the city’s Fire Chief (or their authorized deputies). The Planning Director shall act as the official secretary for the Agency and shall keep and maintain all its records.
(`78 Code, § 14.32.010.)
(A) The Agency shall enforce this title and shall have the duty and power to impose on oil drilling, production, processing and storage activities any conditions or modifications thereof which it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of these regulations. The details of any modifications of conditions by the Agency shall be entered upon the permit issued, a copy of which shall be retained by the Secretary.
(B) If, during any drilling or production operation of an oil or gas well, any act or operation tends to create a fire hazard, the drilling or pumping shall be subject to additional regulations by the city’s Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative.
(C) The Secretary shall be responsible for the management and overall coordination of all city agencies, departments and boards concerned with the development and operation of the oil industry and oil fields within the city.
(`78 Code, § 14.32.020.)
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