The department must be notified at least fifteen days in advance of the commencement of work that includes activities approved as part of the lessee's plan of operations, which disturb the surface. If the surface rights on all or a portion of the leased premises are held by a third party, that party shall be provided a copy of the notification of intent to conduct prospecting or operations at the same time the department is notified.

Activities which are not part of the lessee's approved plan of operations cannot be included in the notice of intent.