1. (a) Prevent contamination of the fresh waters or other natural resources.
2. (b) Prevent damage to geothermal reservoirs.
3. (c) Prevent loss of reservoir energy.
4. (d) Protect integrity of reservoirs.
5. (e) Protect life, health, environment and property.

The objectives of abandonment plugging are to block interzonal migration of fluids so as to:

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending article 8 heading filed 9-3-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 36).