Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "test hole" means an exploratory hole, except for coal exploration, drilled for the purpose of obtaining information and data on the character, composition, sequence, thickness, age, and correlation of underground strata and formations for at least one (1) of the following and no other purposes:
(1) The feasibility of an area for fluid disposal.
(2) The existence, extent, and characteristics of an underground mineral deposit or deposits.
(3) The suitability of underground formations for use in or as a foundation for engineering projects or works.
(4) Expanding the store of scientific knowledge of the geology of an area.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-5-2(6).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.31.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 38. Other Petroleum Regulation
Chapter 2. Test Hole Pollution Control and Waste
14-38-2-1. Applicability of Chapter
14-38-2-2. Public Interest in Preventing Pollution, Impairment, and Waste of Natural Resources
14-38-2-3. "Plug" or "Plugging" Defined
14-38-2-4. "Test Hole" Defined
14-38-2-5. Enforcement by Department
14-38-2-6. Application and Permit Fee
14-38-2-7. Duties of Commission
14-38-2-8. Expiration of Permit
14-38-2-10. Plugging and Abandoning Hole
14-38-2-11. Notice Before Plugging
14-38-2-12. Affidavit of Plugging and Abandoning
14-38-2-13. Actions to Restrain Violations
14-38-2-14. Secretary of State as Agent for Service of Process Upon Nonresident
14-38-2-15. Filing Action Against Nonresident; Service of Process; Affidavit; Continuances
14-38-2-16. Department, Person, or Agency Entering Land to Plug, Replug, or Repair Test Hole
14-38-2-17. Entry Onto Land Without Notice or Hearing
14-38-2-18. Liability of Persons Entering Land to Plug, Replug, or Repair Test Hole
14-38-2-19. Remedying Condition of Test Hole Not Admission of Liability or Discharge of Action
14-38-2-20. Cause of Action for Plugging, Replugging, or Repairing Test Hole