New Jersey § 13:1m-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:1m-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:1m-11.
No person shall plug and abandon an oil or gas well except in accordance with a permit
issued therefor by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to this section. An application for this permit shall be made on forms prescribed and supplied by
the department and shall contain at least the following information: a. The name and address of the owner; b. The signature of the owner or his authorized agent and when an authorized agent
signs an application it shall be accompanied by a certified copy of his appointment
as an agent of the owner; c. The location of the well, as identified by the municipal tax map by lot and block; d. Designation of well by name and number; e. The total depth of the well to be plugged; f. The date and amount of last production from the well; and g. Any other data the department may require. An application for a permit to plug and abandon a well shall be accompanied by a fee,
established in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the department by rule or
regulation, reflecting the costs of reviewing and processing the application. No well plugging or abandonment operation shall commence unless the holder of a
permit provides at least five days' notice to the State Geologist, to the owner of
the land upon which the well is located, to the owners or agents of adjoining land,
and to adjoining well owners or agents of his intention to abandon the well, and of
the time when plugging operations will commence.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:1m-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:1m-11 cover?
Section 13:1m-11 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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