Sec. 14.5. The commission shall:
(1) regulate coal bed methane wells and compliance with IC 14-37-4-8 and IC 14-37-4-8.5;
(2) establish alternative spacing, survey, unit, and bonding requirements for coal bed methane wells; and
(3) require that all coal bed methane well permit applications include detailed plans for:
(A) stimulation, including disclosure of the types and amounts to be used of all fluids and products, and any information necessary to assess the potential impact of stimulation on commercially minable coal resources and underground sources of drinking water;
(B) horizontal drilling; and
(C) plugging of wells drilled by horizontal drilling.
As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
14-37-3-1. Written Reports Showing Well Location Required
14-37-3-2. Identification of Ownership and Location of Wells
14-37-3-3. Regulation of Well Spacing
14-37-3-5. Regulation of Wells for Environmental Protection
14-37-3-6. Testing for Wells Placed on Temporary Abandonment
14-37-3-7. Regulation of Production Operations
14-37-3-8. Regulation of Well Stimulation and Treatment
14-37-3-9. Regulation of Underground Petroleum Storage Wells
14-37-3-10. Regulation of Inactive Underground Coal Mines
14-37-3-11. Requirements for Noncommercial Natural Gas Wells
14-37-3-12. Underground Injection Control Program Enforcement Authority
14-37-3-13. Expenses and Attorney's Fees