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§ 250.1715 — How Must I Permanently Plug A Well?

30 C.F.R. § 250.1715

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(a) You must permanently plug wells according to the table in this section. The District Manager may require additional well plugs as necessary.

Permanent Well Plugging Requirements

(b) You must test the first plug below the surface plug and all plugs in lost circulation areas that are in open hole. The plug must pass one of the following tests to verify plug integrity:

(1) A pipe weight of at least 15,000 pounds on the plug; or

(2) A pump pressure of at least 1,000 pounds per square inch. Ensure that the pressure does not drop more than 10 percent in 15 minutes. The District Manager may require you to tests other plug(s).

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