43 CFR 3263.10 - May I abandon a well without BLM's approval?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 04, 2025

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Apr 16, 2025

View all text of Subpart 3263 [§ 3263.10 - § 3263.15]

§ 3263.10 - May I abandon a well without BLM's approval?

(a) You must have a BLM-approved Sundry Notice documenting your plugging and abandonment program before you start abandoning any well.

(b) You must also notify the local BLM office before you begin abandonment activities, so that we may witness the work. Contact your local BLM office before starting to abandon your well to find out what notification we need.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 1001-1028; 43 U.S.C. 1701

source: 72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 3263.10