30 CFR §250.1157

1. (a)You must request and receive approval from the Regional Supervisor:
   1. (1)Before producing gas-cap gas from each completion in an oil reservoir that is known to have an associated gas cap.
   2. (2)To continue production from a well if the oil reservoir is not initially known to have an associated gas cap, but the oil well begins to show characteristics of a gas well.
2. (b)For either request, you must submit the service fee listed in § 250.125, according to the instructions in § 250.126, and the supporting information, as listed in the table in § 250.1167, with your request.
3. (c)The Regional Supervisor will determine whether your request maximizes ultimate recovery.