- (a) Each permittee shall submit a plugging plan to the secretary for review and consideration for approval to ensure the protection of public health, safety, and the environment, at least 60 days before the plugging event.
- (b) Each permittee shall follow plugging procedures specified in the department's document titled "procedure for the plugging and abandonment of a natural gas storage well, procedure #: UICLPG-8," dated March 2003, which is hereby adopted by reference.
(c) Each permittee shall restore and preserve the integrity of the site as follows:
- (1) Dispose of all liquid waste in an environmentally safe manner;
- (2) clear the area of debris;
- (3) drain and fill all excavations;
- (4) remove all unused concrete bases, machinery, and materials; and
- (5) level and restore the site.
(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 55-1,117; effective, T-28-4-1-03, April 1, 2003; effective Aug. 8, 2003.)