R 324.903 Commencement of plugging operations.

Rule 903. (1) A permittee of a well shall commence plugging operations within 90 days after drilling completion or well completion as a dry hole, when the well has not economically produced or has not been utilized for its permitted use for more than 12 consecutive months, when a change of well status has not been granted, or when the permitted use has been suspended for more than 12 consecutive months. The supervisor may require, or a permittee may submit, proof that is necessary to determine if the well is being economically produced. (2) After receiving a written request showing just cause why the well should not be plugged, the supervisor or authorized representative of the supervisor may grant temporary abandonment status pursuant to R 324.209 or require completion of the plugging operations. (3) A permittee may petition the supervisor for a hearing to show cause why the well should not be plugged.