Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to a well that is being plugged as a dry hole immediately following the completion of drilling or redrilling operations.
(b) Subject to subsection (c), an owner or operator must give verbal or written notice of intent to plug a well to an oil and gas inspector at least twelve (12) hours before beginning the plugging of the well under this chapter.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an oil and gas inspector must be present during the plugging of a well.
(d) Subsection (c) does not apply if:
(1) the owner or operator notifies an oil and gas inspector under subsection (b);
(2) as part of the notice the owner or operator informs the oil and gas inspector of the plan for plugging the well; and
(3) the oil and gas inspector gives the owner or operator verbal or written approval of the plan.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment
14-37-8-1. When Plugging and Abandonment Required; Violations
14-37-8-3. Sealing and Capping of Wells
14-37-8-4. Plugging a Well Immediately After Completion of Drilling Operations
14-37-8-4.2. Plugging of a Well
14-37-8-4.3. Emergency Plugging of a Well
14-37-8-4.4. Report of Well Plugging
14-37-8-7. Redrilling and Replugging of Hole
14-37-8-8. Delay or Deferral of Plugging and Abandonment of Well; Temporary Abandonment of Well
14-37-8-10. Hearing on Oil or Gas Well Leaks
14-37-8-11. Notice of Proceedings to Persons Responsible for Plugging and Abandoning Wells
14-37-8-12. Orders to Remedy Conditions Causing Environmental Harm
14-37-8-13. Authorization for Department or Person to Enter Land to Perform Remedial Action
14-37-8-15. Expenses of Remedial Action