D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-1830

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 21-1830 - WELL ABANDONMENT REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL

1830.1

Except in accordance with §§ 1802.3 and 1802.7, at least thirty (30) days prior to abandoning a well, a well owner shall submit to the Department a well abandonment work plan for review and approval by the Department.

1830.2

A well abandonment work plan submitted to the Department shall include the following details, in addition to the information provided in § 1826.3:

(a) The reason(s) for abandonment;

(b) The depth and diameter of the well;

(c) The well abandonment details, including the procedures and materials used;

(d) The details describing how any waste materials from the abandoned well or derived from well abandonment will be collected and disposed of in accordance with District and federal laws and regulations;

(e) The details regarding the well's condition and whether or not any obstructions exist that may potentially interfere with the abandonment processes;

(f) The well driller's name, address, telephone number, electronic mailing address, a copy of the pertinent Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs licenses, and a copy of the well driller's license;

(g) A statement signed by the well owner that the well will be abandoned in accordance with the well abandonment requirements of this chapter; and

(h) Any other relevant details.

1830.3

A well shall be abandoned in accordance with the approved well abandonment work plan within sixty (60) days of Department approval of the plan.

1830.4

During the abandonment of a well, a Department-approved well abandonment work plan may be modified only if:

(a) The well owner immediately notifies the Department;

(b) The modification of the well construction building permit, and well construction work plan, or well abandonment work plan does not violate District or federal laws or regulations; and

(c) A well abandonment report is submitted to the Department detailing the modifications or revisions to the well abandonment work plan.

1830.5

If additional time is required to abandon a well a request may be submitted to the Department in accordance with §§ 1803.10 and 1803.11.

1830.6

A dewatering well shall be permanently abandoned in accordance with the requirements of this chapter as soon as the dewatering period ends, but no later than seven (7) calendar days following the termination of pumping.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-1830

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13424 (10/28/2016)