Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 36 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Chapter 36.22 - OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION
Subchapter 36.22.13 - Abandonment, Plugging, and Restoration
Rule 36.22.1305 - EXCEPTION FOR FRESHWATER WELLS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 36.22.1305
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) When the well to be plugged, as required by ARM 36.22.1303, may safely be used as a freshwater well and such utilization is desired by the landowner, the well need not be filled above the required sealing plug set below freshwater; provided, that written notification of such utilization and a release by use of Form No. 19 is secured from the landowner and filed with the board.
(2) Approval by the petroleum engineer or his authorized agent of the work done shall relieve the operator of further responsibility.
82-11-111, MCA; IMP, 82-11-123, 82-11-124, MCA;
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