Kansas Statutes 55-160. Notification of commission prior to reentering plugged well; inspections
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 55-160
- Commission: means the state corporation commission. See Kansas Statutes 55-150
- Operator: means a person who is responsible for the physical operation and control of a well, gas gathering system or underground porosity storage of natural gas. See Kansas Statutes 55-150
- Well: means a hole or penetration of the surface of the earth, drilled or recompleted for the purpose of:
(1) Producing oil or gas;
(2) injecting fluid, air or gas in the ground in connection with the exploration for or production of oil or gas;
(3) obtaining geological information in connection with the exploration for or production of oil or gas by taking cores or through seismic operations;
(4) disposing of fluids produced in connection with the exploration for or production of oil or gas;
(5) providing cathodic protection to prevent corrosion to lines, tanks or structures; or
(6) injecting or withdrawing natural gas. See Kansas Statutes 55-150
Every operator shall notify the commission at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of reentering or washing down any abandoned or plugged well. An agent of the commission may conduct on-site inspection of such drilling operations.