Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 250.1723 — What Must I Do When It Is No Longer Necessary To Maintain A Well In Temporary Abandoned Status?
30 C.F.R. § 250.1723
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If you or BSEE determines that continued maintenance of a well in a temporary abandoned status is not necessary for the proper development or production of a lease, you must:
(a) Promptly and permanently plug the well according to § 250.1715;
(b) Remove any casing stub or mud line suspension equipment and any subsea protective covering. You must submit a request for approval to perform such work to the appropriate District Manager using form BSEE-0124, Application for Permit to Modify; and
(c) Clear the well site according to §§ 250.1740 through 250.1742.
Authorizing Statute
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Secretarial authority30 U.S.C. § 1751
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Oil and hazardous substance liability33 U.S.C. § 1321
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Administration of leasing43 U.S.C. § 1334