Sec. 4.2. (a) This section applies to the plugging of a well other than a well that is plugged under section 4 or 4.3 of this chapter.
(b) An owner or operator must give written notice of intent to plug a well to the department on a form provided by the department at least ten (10) days before beginning the plugging of the well under this chapter.
(c) The notice under subsection (b) must include a plan for plugging a well:
(1) that describes the specific methods that will be used; and
(2) that is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(d) The owner or operator may not begin the plugging of any well under this section until after receipt of written approval from the department of the plan referred to in subsection (c).
(e) The owner or operator shall give an oil and gas inspector verbal or written notice at least forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled time to begin plugging operations on a well.
As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.13.
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