Ohio Admin. Code 1501:9-11-10

Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 9, 2024
Section 1501:9-11-10 - Cutting off conductor pipe or surface casing below grade; identification tag
(A) When the plugging operations have been completed, a person has to cut off the remaining casing in the well to a minimum of thirty inches below the surface of the grade. The chief may grant exceptions to this rule including allowing the person to delay cutoff until all wells on a horizontal well site have been plugged.
(B) No sooner than three business days after emplacing the uppermost plug, a plate with an identification tag has to be tack-welded or attached on the top of the remaining casing. If the landowner signs a waiver, casing may be left in place, not less than thirty inches above grade, with an identification tag.

Replaces: 1501:9-11-10

Ohio Admin. Code 1501:9-11-10

Effective: 8/10/2020
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 08/10/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1509.03
Rule Amplifies: 1509.13, 1509.14, 1509.15
Prior effective dates: 7/16/82, 8/9/93