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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
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Chapter II - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior |
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SubChapter B - Offshore |
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Part 250 - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf |
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Subpart Q - Decommissioning Activities |
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Permanently Plugging Wells |
§ 250.1711 - When will BSEE order me to permanently plug a well?
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§ 250.1711 When will BSEE order me to permanently plug a well?
BSEE will order you to permanently plug a well if that well:
(a) Poses a hazard to safety or the environment; or
(b) Is not useful for lease operations and is not capable of oil, gas, or sulphur production in paying quantities.