R 299.2414 Confirmation for use of storage and disposal wells and cavities.

Rule 2414. (1) If it is determined by examination of evidence required by R 299.2412 that a well may be used for storage or disposal in a manner that will not cause waste, then the supervisor of mineral wells shall confirm the well for that use and thereafter regulate the use and operation of the well as provided by these rules. The supervisor of mineral wells shall not confirm a well for disposal or storage that does not demonstrate mechanical integrity as provided by R 299.2391. (2) If it is determined by examination of evidence provided by R 299.2413 that a cavity may be used for storage in a manner that will not cause waste, then the supervisor of mineral wells shall confirm the cavity for that use and thereafter regulate the use and operation of the cavity as provided by these rules. A cavity confirmed for storage shall be subject to the requirements of R 299.2406 to R 299.2408. The supervisor of mineral wells shall not confirm a cavity for storage that does not demonstrate mechanical integrity as provided by R 299.2392. (3) A well or cavity that is not confirmed for use shall be abandoned and plugged or converted to another use.