(a) An abeyance of plugging report filed under § 89.023(a)(3)(B) is valid for a period of not more than five years.
(b) An abeyance of plugging report may cover more than one well in a field but may not cover more than one field.

(c) An abeyance of plugging report may not be transferred to a new operator of an existing inactive well. A new operator of an existing inactive well must file a new abeyance of plugging report or otherwise comply with the requirements of this subchapter on or before the deadline provided by § 89.022(b). This subsection does not prohibit the transfer of an abeyance of plugging report in the event of a change of name of an operator.
(d) An operator who files an abeyance of plugging report must pay an annual fee of $100 for each well covered by the report. A fee collected under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.