An applicant or lessee shall submit to the department and obtain approval of an acceptable plan of operations when applying for a preliminary investigation permit or prior to applying for a drilling permit required under Oil and Gas Conservation Act, chapter 78.52 RCW. The purpose of the plan of operations is to provide detailed information for intended activities regarding exploration and reclamation. The plan of operations shall be reformulated to include development, production and additional reclamation or prior to making any material change in operations or when requested by the department.