7 Del. Admin. Code § 7102-54.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 7102-54.0 - Closure/Abandonment of Class V Injection Wells

54.1 The following describes the requirements for properly abandoning Class V injection wells.

54.2 Closure.

54.2.1 Prior to closing a Class V injection well, the owner/operator must plug or otherwise close the well in a manner that complies with the prohibition of fluid movement standard in Section 24.0 and summarized in Section 50.0. If the Department has any additional or more specific closure standards, the owner/operator must also meet those standards. The owner/operator also must dispose of or otherwise manage any soil, gravel, sludge, liquids, or other materials removed from or adjacent to the well in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and requirements, as in Section 50.0. All wells permitted by DNREC's Well Permits Branch must meet the State of Delaware Regulations Governing the Construction and Use of Wells abandonment requirements. All other wells or injection points must submit an abandonment report to the GWDS, specifically addressing compliance with the prohibition of fluid movement.

54.2.2 Closure/abandonment does not mean that operations must cease at the facility, only that the injection well(s) must be closed.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 7102-54.0

21 DE Reg. 978 (6/1/2018) (Final)