Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources
Article I - Land Resources
Chapter 78 - OIL AND GAS WELLS
Subchapter B - PERMITS, TRANSFERS AND OBJECTIONS
PERMITS AND TRANSFERS
Section 78.11 - Permit requirements

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 78.11

Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025

(a) No person may drill or alter a well unless that person has first obtained a permit from the Department.

(b) No person may operate a well unless one of the following conditions has been met:

(1) The person has obtained a permit under the act.

(2) The person has registered the well under the act.

(3) The well was in operation on April 18, 1985, under a permit that was obtained under the Gas Operations Well-Drilling Petroleum and Coal Mining Act (52 P. S. §§ 2104, 2208, 2601 and 2602) (Repealed).

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 78.18 (relating to disposal and enhanced recovery well permits).

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