Indiana § 14-37-8-4.3 - Emergency plugging of a well
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 14-37-8-4.3 — Emergency plugging of a well, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-37-8-4.3. Emergency plugging of a well
Sec. 4.3. (a) This section applies to the plugging of a well other than a well referred to in section 4 of this chapter if an emergency or other urgent condition requires the immediate plugging of the well.
(b) An emergency condition exists if a well is found to be leaking or discharging oil, gas, or other fluids in quantities that are capable of:
(1) causing substantial harm to the environment; or
(2) posing an immediate threat to public health or safety.
(c) An urgent condition exists if delay in the plugging of a well will result in a substantial increase in the cost to plug the well due to impending weather or other conditions that are beyond the control of the owner or operator.
(d) An owner or operator may begin plugging a well under this chapter upon verbal approval from the division director or a designated representative of the division director.
(e) An oil and gas inspector must be present during the plugging of a well only if the presence of the inspector is required in the approval given under subsection (d).
As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.14.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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