Whenever, in the determination of the board, after reasonable notice to the operator of a coalbed methane gas well and a hearing held by the board and pursuant to such notice:
(1) The failure of the operator of a coalbed methane gas well to plug such well may pose a threat to the environment or to the public health, safety or welfare,
(2) The operator of said well shall have failed or refused to plug such coalbed methane gas well within a period deemed reasonable by the board, and
(3) The bond or other security filed by such operator under Section 9-17-6(c)(5) is or is expected to be inadequate to provide for the payment of the costs of plugging said well, the board shall undertake to provide for the proper plugging of said well through the use of moneys in the fund, provided that moneys adequate for such purpose, taking into account the aforesaid bond or other surety, shall then be on deposit in the fund.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Article 5 - Coalbed Methane Gas Well Plugging Fund.
Section 9-17-130 - Legislative Findings and Declaration.
Section 9-17-131 - Short Title.
Section 9-17-132 - Definitions.
Section 9-17-133 - Alabama Coalbed Methane Gas Well Plugging Fund.
Section 9-17-134 - Determination by Board of Coalbed Methane Gas Wells Requiring Plugging.
Section 9-17-135 - Action Authorized to Be Taken by Board.
Section 9-17-136 - Liability of Owners and Operators.
Section 9-17-137 - Plugging Fees Payable Into Fund; Investment and Use of Fund.
Section 9-17-138 - Termination of Fund.
Section 9-17-139 - No Liability of State, Board or Supervisor to Third Parties.