Ind. Admin. Code tit. 312, r. 29-33-6 – Written notice of intent to plug a well and well plugging plan

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in sections 9 and 10 of this rule, the owner and operator shall give written notice to the division of reclamation of intent to plug an existing well at least fifteen (15) days before commencing the plugging of the well.

(b) The written notice required by subsection (a) shall be on a form prescribed by the division of reclamation.

(c) Unless a well plugging plan has been previously submitted to the division of reclamation for approval, the notice required under subsection (b) must include a plan for plugging the well that:

(1) describes the specific methods that would be used;
(2) specifies the date on which plugging operations are scheduled to commence, if known; and
(3) indicates compliance with this rule, including the location of each cement plug to be placed in the well.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 29-33-6; filed Dec 1, 2017, 10:35 a.m.: 20171227-IR-312160230FRA; readopted filed Jan 17, 2023, 1:53 p.m.: 20230215-IR-312220328RFA; errata filed Mar 18, 2026, 9:59 a.m.: 20260325-IR-312260094ACA)