California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 4 - Development, Regulation, and Conservation of Oil and Gas Resources
Subchapter 1 - Onshore Well Regulations
Article 3 - Requirements
Section 1723.3 - Plugging at a Casing Shoe
Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1723.3
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
If the hole is open below a shoe, a cement plug shall extend from at least 50 feet below to at least 50 feet above the shoe. If the hole cannot be cleaned out to 50 feet below the shoe, a 100-foot cement plug shall be placed as deep as possible.
1. Amendment filed 9-21-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 39).
2. Amendment filed 12-28-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 52).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3106, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106 and 3228, Public Resources Code.
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