Wash. Admin. Code § 332-12-420

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 332-12-420 - Reclamation

The lessee shall restore the lease premises as required by state and federal law and the lease. The lessee shall submit final reclamation plans to the department for its approval prior to:

(1) Submission of such a plan to the oil and gas conservation committee; and

(2) Prior to notification to the department to plug and abandon any well; and

(3) Within ninety days prior to the end of the lease term.

All plans shall be subject to the approval of the department. All reclamation shall be completed within ninety days of the receipt of the final approved plan from the department. The department may, upon receiving a written request prior to the end of the ninety-day period, grant an extension of time for completion of reclamation.

Wash. Admin. Code § 332-12-420

Statutory Authority: RCW 79.14.120. 82-23-053 (Order 387), § 332-12-420, filed 11/16/82.