Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 56 - PUBLIC WORKS
Part V - Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission
Chapter 3 - Plugging and Sealing of Abandoned Water Wells and Holes in the Capital Area Ground Water Conservation District
Section V-309 - Status of Wells Abandoned Prior to Effective Date
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-309
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. If production operations have ceased, or a well is in state of disrepair prior to the effective date of procedures stated herein, and the owner has not and does not intend to place the well in the inactive status, the well shall be considered abandoned. The responsible party shall have six months from the effective date of these standards to return the well to active status or inactive status. After that time the abandoned well shall be plugged or sealed as provided for in the standards and methods stated herein.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 38:3076(14) and 38:3079.
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