Section 14-37-3-14.5 - Regulation of coal bed methane wells The commission shall:
(1) regulate coal bed methane wells and compliance with IC 14-37-4-8 and IC 14-37-4-8.5;(2) establish alternative spacing, survey, unit, and bonding requirements for coal bed methane wells; and(3) require that all coal bed methane well permit applications include detailed plans for: (A) stimulation, including disclosure of the types and amounts to be used of all fluids and products, and any information necessary to assess the potential impact of stimulation on commercially minable coal resources and underground sources of drinking water;(B) horizontal drilling; and(C) plugging of wells drilled by horizontal drilling.Added by P.L. 140-2011, SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2011.