Every operator shall notify the conservation division or a district office at least 48 hours before re-entering an abandoned or plugged well. An agent of the commission may conduct on-site inspection of the drilling operations. A report shall be filed by the agent of the commission or, in the absence of an observing agent, by the operator, stating where cement was encountered when drilling out plugs.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1986 Supp. 55-152; implementing K.S.A. 1986 Supp. 55-160; effective, T-83-44, Dec. 8, 1982; effective May 1, 1983; amended May 1, 1988.)