Arkansas Seismic Bond Form 19B
Overview
Running seismic operations in Arkansas without the right bond on file means your permit application goes nowhere. Arkansas Seismic Bond Form 19B is the financial guarantee the state requires before seismic survey crews and contractors can operate legally on Arkansas land. It backs your commitment to restore the surface, vegetation, and any wetlands disturbed during seismic exploration — so the state has recourse if the land isn't returned to its pre-operation condition. Get bonded, get permitted, get to work.
Who Needs This Bond?
Seismic survey contractors, geophysical exploration crews, and energy company field operators conducting seismic operations in Arkansas all need this bond. If you're shooting lines, running vibroseis equipment, or placing geophones across Arkansas terrain — whether for oil and gas prospecting or other subsurface mapping — you are required to carry Form 19B coverage. Any contractor who disturbs surface soil, vegetation, or wetland areas as part of seismic work in the state falls under this requirement.
What is this Bond For?
Arkansas Seismic Bond Form 19B guarantees that your seismic operations will comply with the state's environmental and surface restoration requirements. The bond protects the public, landowners, and Arkansas regulators by ensuring that any surface disturbance — cut lines, equipment paths, disturbed vegetation, and impacted wetlands — is properly reclaimed after your work is done. If you walk away from a site without completing required restoration, the bond provides the financial mechanism for the state to remediate the damage. It is a performance guarantee tied directly to environmental compliance, not a license fee.
When is it Required?
Before your seismic permit is approved, Arkansas regulators will require Form 19B to already be on file. The bond is requested at the permitting stage — you cannot receive authorization to conduct seismic operations in Arkansas without it. If you are expanding operations into new areas or renewing an existing permit, the bond must remain active and in good standing throughout the entire period your crews are working in the state.
Where Does it Apply?
Arkansas Seismic Bond Form 19B is a statewide requirement — it applies wherever seismic operations are conducted within the state of Arkansas. There is no county-by-county filing; the bond covers your operations across the state under the authority of the applicable Arkansas regulatory agency. All seismic work you perform in Arkansas, regardless of which county or region, falls under this bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete your application, submit your information, and get your Arkansas Seismic Bond Form 19B processed without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond document is ready to file with the state so your permit process can move forward.
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