Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 13, 2026

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Dec 22, 2026
§ 147.2917 - Duration of permits.

Unless otherwise specified in the permit, the permits will be in effect until the well is plugged and abandoned or the permit terminated. The Regional Administrator will review each issued permit at least once every five years to determine whether it should be modified or terminated.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 300f
source: 49 FR 20197, May 11, 1984, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 147.2917