§250.1740. How must I verify that the site of a permanently plugged well, removed platform, or other removed facility is clear of obstructions?
30 C.F.R. § 250.1740
Within 60 days after you permanently plug a well or remove a platform or other facility, you must verify that the site is clear of obstructions by using one of the following methods:
For a well site, you must either:
Drag a trawl over the site;
Scan across the location using sonar equipment;
Inspect the site using a diver;
Videotape the site using a camera on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV); or
Use another method approved by the District Manager if the particular site conditions warrant.
For a platform or other facility site in water depths less than 300 feet, you must drag a trawl over the site.
For a platform or other facility site in water depths 300 feet or more, you must either:
Drag a trawl over the site;
Scan across the site using sonar equipment; or
Use another method approved by the Regional Supervisor if the particular site conditions warrant.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.
Source
Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.