---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 29.181"
title: "50"
number: "29.181"
heading: "Can I get an extension to the well plugging requirement?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/29.181"
---

# §29.181. Can I get an extension to the well plugging requirement?

- (a) You may apply for either an operations permit or a modification to your approved operations permit to maintain your well in a shut-in status for up to 5 years. Provide the information requested on FWS Form 3-2469, including, but not limited to:
  - (1) An explanation of why the well is shut-in or temporarily abandoned and your future plans for utilization;
  - (2) A demonstration of the mechanical integrity of the well; and
  - (3) A description of the manner in which your well, equipment, and area of operations will be maintained in accordance with the standards in the subpart.
- (b) Based on the information provided under this section, we may approve your application to maintain your well in shut-in status for a period up to 5 years. We may condition an extension on an adjustment of your financial assurance.
- (c) You may apply for additional extensions by submitting a new application under [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 81 FR 79971, Nov. 14, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd, 685, 690d, 715i, 725, 3161; 30 U.S.C. 185; 31 U.S.C. 3711, 9701; 40 U.S.C. 319; 43 U.S.C. 315a; 113 Stat. 1501A-140.

### Source

Source: 31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, unless otherwise noted.