312 IAC 29-33-14 - Plugging of a bridged well
Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-37-3
Affected: IC 14-37
Sec. 14.
(a) If
drilling or logging tools, production equipment, damaged casing, or other
obstructive material are encountered and removal of the obstruction is
impracticable, the division director or an authorized representative may
approve alternative plugging requirements.
(b) In determining whether to approve
alternative plugging requirements, the division shall consider the following:
(1) The time and cost of removing lost tools
or equipment.
(2) The depth of the
lost tools or equipment in relation to the depth of underground sources of
drinking water.
(3) The condition
of the well, including well construction and whether caving or other conditions
may pose a substantial risk to further loss of tools or equipment.
(4) The potential for upward migration of
well bore fluids into an underground source of drinking water.
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