Section R. 299.2322 - Lost holesRule 2322.
(1) A permittee of a well shall obtain approval to skid a rig or move to start a new hole if a hole has been lost. A new permit or additional fee is not required if the new well location is within 165 feet of the lost hole.(2) A permittee of a well may obtain approval for skidding a rig or moving to a new well location because of a lost hole from the authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells in person or by telephone. Approval may be granted immediately if all of the following provisions are complied with:(a) The lost hole is plugged before starting the replacement hole as provided by the provisions of these rules.(b) The new well location is a safe distance from the lost hole.(c) The new well location does not create surface waste.(d) An amended application, which identifies the new well location, is filed within 5 business days at the offices of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Geological and Land Management Division, P.O. Box 30256, Lansing, Michigan 48909. In addition to other enforcement actions, failure to comply with this subrule shall be cause for suspension of any or all components of the operations on the well.(e) Records as required in R 299.2369 to R 299.2372 and well plugging records are filed on all lost holes as provided by the provisions of these rules.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2322