Oregon Statutes 522.225 – Notice of intent to plug and decommission
(1) Before commencing any operation to discontinue the use of a geothermal well, the operator shall give notice to the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries of the intention to plug and decommission the well and the date upon which the work will begin.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 522.225
- Department: means the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. See Oregon Statutes 522.005
- Geothermal well: includes any excavation made for producing geothermal resources and any geothermal reinjection well. See Oregon Statutes 522.005
- Operator: means the person:
(a) Who possesses the legal right to drill a geothermal well;
(b) Who has obtained a drilling permit pursuant to ORS § 522. See Oregon Statutes 522.005
(2) Such notice shall be given at least 24 hours before the commencement of plugging and decommissioning operations and shall indicate:
(a) The condition of the well;
(b) The proposed method of the plugging and decommissioning operation; and
(c) Any additional information that may be required by the department. [1975 c.552 § 17; 2009 c.794 § 20]
[1971 c.776 § 23; repealed by 1975 c.552 § 55]
[1975 c.552 § 18; repealed by 2009 c.794 § 27]
[1971 c.776 § 9; repealed by 1975 c.552 § 55]