W. Va. Code R. § 35-5-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 35-5-3 - Procedure for Designation of Bona Fide Future Use
3.1. Any operator seeking designation of bona fide future use for a well shall submit to the chief a Designation of Bona Fide Future Use on forms prescribed by the chief which shall require the following information:
3.1.a. The name and address of the operator;
3.1.b. The location of the well;
3.1.c. The API number of the well;
3.1.d. A viable plan for utilizing the well including an estimated time for commencement of the future use of the well; and
3.1.e. Any other information requested by the chief.
3.2. The operator shall file a separate designation of bona fide future use for each well for which it seeks a determination from the chief.
3.3. In order to extend the inactive status period, the operator shall file a new Designation of Bona Fide Future Use on forms prescribed by the chief within two (2) weeks prior to the end of the inactive status period.

The operator shall notify the chief of a change in an inactive well's status to either active or abandoned within thirty days after the change in status.

W. Va. Code R. § 35-5-3