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Title 312 - NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSIONArticle 17 - OTHER PETROLEUM REGULATION
Rule 312 IAC 17-2 - Test Holes for Fluid Disposal Investigation, Engineering Projects, Investigation, and Geologic Investigation
Section 312 IAC 17-2-1 - Definitions

312 Ind. Admin. Code 17-2-1

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Section 312 IAC 17-2-1 - Definitions

Authority: IC 14-38-2-7

Affected: IC 14-9-4-1; IC 14-38-2

Sec. 1.

The following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Commission representative" means an employee of the division who is authorized by the commission to perform the powers and duties set forth in IC 14-38-2 and this rule.
(2) "Division" refers to the division of oil and gas established under IC 14-9-4-1(15).
(3) "Division director" refers to the director of the division of oil and gas.
(4) "Fresh water" means water that contains not more than ten thousand (10,000) milligrams per liter of total dissolved solids.
(5) "Mud-laden fluid" means a mixture that is predominately water and clay, but may contain fabricated additives.
(6) "Operator" refers to a person issued a permit under IC 14-38-2 or engaging in an activity for which a permit is required under IC 14-38-2.
(7) "Stratum" means a single sedimentary bed or layer that consists of generally homogenous rock material.
(8) "Test hole" means any exploratory hole, except for coal exploration, drilled for the purpose of obtaining information and data on the character, composition, sequence, thickness, age, and correlation of underground strata and formations for one (1) or more of the following purposes and no other:
(A) The feasibility of an area for fluid disposal.
(B) The existence, extent, and characteristics of an underground mineral deposit or deposits.
(C) The suitability of underground formations for use in, or as a foundation for, engineering projects or works.
(D) Expanding the store of scientific knowledge of the geology of an area.
(9) "Underground source of drinking water" has the meaning set forth in 312 IAC 29-2-131.

312 IAC 17-2-1

Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 17-2-1; filed Feb 23, 1998, 11:30 a.m.: 21 IR 2348; readopted filed Nov 17, 2004, 11:00 a.m.: 28 IR 1315; readopted filed Mar 25, 2010, 2:59 p.m.: 20100421-IR-312100038RFA
Readopted filed 9/30/2015, 12:13 p.m.: 20151028-IR-312150224RFA
Errata filed 1/30/2018, 3:53 p.m.: 20180207-IR-312180068ACA
Readopted filed 5/19/2021, 4:17 p.m.: 20210616-IR-312210111RFA