Or. Admin. R. 632-020-0060

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 632-020-0060 - Filing of Well Records, Confidentiality

(1) The operator of a geothermal well must keep copies of well records and related information as provided in ORS 522.355 and 522.365. In addition, the operator must:

(a) Record the amount, size, and weight of casing used; and the size, type and depths of perforations; and

(b) File with the department, within 60 days after completion, suspension, or decommissioning of a well, all logs, samples, history, surveys, and other required data.

(2) The operator of a prospect well must keep and provide the department with records including a log describing the type of rocks penetrated, depths of water-bearing formations, bottom hole temperature, and well location.

(3) Records filed with the department pursuant to ORS 522.365 and sections (1) and (2) above will not be disclosed to the public for four years from the date of completion, suspension, or abandonment of the well, whichever occurs first. After four years, the records will be available for public inspection under the provisions of 192.410 to 192.505. If an operator claims that any record continues to be exempt from disclosure as a trade secret under 192.501, the operator must notify the department and explain the basis for its claim at least 30 days before the end of the four-year period.

Or. Admin. R. 632-020-0060

GMI 4, f. 7-20-72, ef. 8-1-72; GMI 4-1980, f. & ef. 10-2-80; GMI 1-1983, f. & ef. 9-30-83; GMI 1-1984, f. & ef. 1-23-84; GMI 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-95; DGMI 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 6-22-10; DGMI 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-13

Stat. Auth.: ORS 522

Stats. Implemented: ORS 522.305