Current through September 25, 2024
Section 20 AAC 25.120 - Well abandonment markerThe exact surface location of an abandoned onshore well must be shown by a well abandonment marker plate that
(1) is constructed of steel that is at least 1/4 inch thick;(2) is welded to, and covers, the outermost casing string, including the conductor casing;(3) does not extend beyond the outermost casing string; and(4) contains the following information bead-welded directly to the marker plate:(A) The name of the operator that plugged and abandoned the well;(B) the number assigned by the commission to the Permit to Drill (Form 10-401) for the well under 20 AAC 25.040(b);(C) the name designated for the well by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005(f);(D) the API number for the well, with any suffix appended to the number under 20 AAC 25.005(f).Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am 3/21/2010, Register 193