Arizona Administrative Code
Title 12 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 7 - OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Article 1 - OIL, GAS, HELIUM, AND GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Section R12-7-126 - Application to Plug and Abandon

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 12-7-126

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. Before abandoning any well, the operator shall submit an application to plug and abandon to the Commission and obtain approval. The application shall set forth the name and location of the well, the mechanical condition of the well, the productive zone and latest production, and a complete description of the proposed work. The plan shall provide for the protection of all formations containing usable-quality water, oil, gas, or geothermal resources.

B. In the case of a drilling well or an emergency, the application may be made by electronic communication, and the Commission may by electronic communication authorize the work; however, the operator shall file a written application within 10 days after the emergency authorization is given even though the work has already been commenced or completed. The Commission shall confirm the emergency authorization in writing upon receipt of the written application.

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