Section 1726.10 - Requirements for Decommissioning(a) If an operator intends to discontinue an underground gas storage project, then the operator shall submit a Decommissioning Plan to the Division. The Decommissioning Plan is subject to the Division's review and approval and shall ensure that stored gas will continue be confined to the approved zone(s) of injection and that the underground gas storage project will not cause damage to life, health, property, the environment, or natural resources. At a minimum, the Decommissioning Plan shall address all of the following: (1) Identification of the intended use of the wells and facilities after decommissioning, including a plan for obtaining requisite approvals for the use.(2) A plan for managing remaining gas in the underground gas storage reservoir.(3) A plan for repurposing or decommissioning all wells and facilities associated with the underground gas storage project.(4) Consultation with the California Public Utilities Commission.(5) Any other information requested by the Division on a project-specific basis.(b) An underground gas storage project is subject to the requirements of this article until the Division has approved a Decommissioning Plan and the Division has certified that the operator has completed all steps required under the Decommissioning Plan to the Division's satisfaction.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 1726.10
1. New section filed 6-28-2018; operative 10-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 26). Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013, 3106 and 3180, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106, 3180, 3181, 3220 and 3403.5, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 6-28-2018; operative 10/1/2018 (Register 2018, No. 26).