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 4 - State-Wide Geothermal Regulations
Article 8 - Plugging and Abandonment
Section 1980 - Objectives
Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1980
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The objectives of abandonment plugging are to block interzonal migration of fluids so as to:
(a) Prevent contamination of the fresh waters or other natural resources.
(b) Prevent damage to geothermal reservoirs.
(c) Prevent loss of reservoir energy.
(d) Protect integrity of reservoirs.
(e) Protect life, health, environment and property.
1. Change without regulatory effect amending article 8 heading filed 9-3-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 36).
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