R12-7-112. Defective Casing or Cementing

A. The operator shall take immediate steps to correct the casing condition of any well that may cause, or is causing, underground waste of oil, gas, or geothermal resources or contamination of fresh waters. These steps shall restore the integrity of the casing to the standards set in R12-7-110(C) and R12-7- 111(C). B. The operator shall report the corrective actions taken in writing to the Commission within 15 days of the completion of the work. If the condition of the casing cannot be corrected, the well shall be plugged and abandoned in compliance with R12- 7-127.