Lynn

Sure, Lynn.  Ask away.

Like drilling & production unit applications, alternate unit wells are required to go through the same notice and hearing process.  However, the state orders authorizing the alternate unit wells are effective indefinitely and carry no time requirement for the applicant to actually apply for a well permit.  A delay between applying for the alternate unit well order and applying for the well permit(s) is not unusual.  You have to monitor well permits because unlike the alternate well order, there is no requirement to notice land/mineral owners.  I know it is confusing but an "order" authorizing alternate unit wells is not a "well permit".  It merely approves the surface and bottom hole locations for the alternate unit wells.  The unit operator must still apply for a well permit at whatever point they are ready to drill the well(s).

I monitor well permits on SONRIS Lite by using the search, Permitted Wells By Date/Parish  Just plug in the dates.  I good way to keep up is to do a weekly search each Friday afternoon.