Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Title 122 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 35 - PLUGGING, ABANDONMENT, AND RESTORATION
Section 122-35-007
Universal Citation: 122 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 35 ยง 007
Current through March 20, 2024
The abandonment plan may include the plugging, abandonment, and restoration procedures as outlined in the sections below.
007.01 Method and materials used to stabilize the well.
007.02 Plugging information shall include but not be limited to:
007.02A The type and number of plugs to be
used;
007.02B The method for
placement of the plugs by one of the following:
007.02B1 The Balance Method;
007.02B2 The Dump Bailer Method;
007.02B3 The Two Plug Method; or
007.02B4 An alternative method approved by
the Director.
007.02C The
placement of each plug including the elevation of the top and bottom;
and
007.02D The type, grade, and
quantity of plugging material to be used.
007.03 Abandonment information shall include but not be limited to:
007.03A The type,
grade, and quantity of the abandonment fluid to be used;
007.02B The method for placement of the
abandonment fluid; and
007.02C The
method and type of surface completion.
007.04 Restoration information shall include but not be limited to:
007.04A The type of
restoration to be completed;
007.04B The surface area to be restored;
and
007.04C The process for
restoration.
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