Oregon § 522.225 Notice of intent to plug and decommission

Oregon Statutes

§ 522.225 — Notice of intent to plug and decommission

Oregon § 522.225

Vol.14

Title 43Mineral Resources

Ch. 522Geothermal Resources

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Bluebook

Or. Rev. Stat. § 522.225 (2026).

Text

(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.

(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.

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(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.
(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.