N.J. Admin. Code § 7:9D-3.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 7:9D-3.5 - Specific requirements for damaged, destroyed, and/or lost wells

(a) When a well has been damaged, destroyed, and/or lost such that it cannot be decommissioned in accordance with this subchapter, the property owner or its agent shall contact the Department in writing and provide the following information, as appropriate:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the current property owner;

2. The facility and location information where the well was located, including county, township, lot, and block;

3. Timeframe when it was discovered that the well was damaged, destroyed, or lost;

4. The approximate date the well was damaged, destroyed, or lost;

5. Detailed description of the attempts made to locate the well in the case of lost wells, or attempts made to clear obstructions to facilitate decommissioning in the case of damaged or destroyed wells;

6. Circumstances by which the well was damaged, destroyed, or lost; and

7. Well permit number and well construction specifications, if known. If the well permit number is not known or a copy of the well record is not available, a well search request shall be conducted by following the well search directions on the Department's website pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:9D-1.17.

(b) The owner of the property on which a well is located shall, upon the Department's determination that further measures are needed, undertake additional measures to locate a well, to clear obstructions to facilitate decommissioning, and/or further investigate the condition of the well.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:9D-3.5

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 171(a), effective 1/2/2018