50 CFR § 29.63 - What plugging and reclamation requirements apply to my pre-existing operations?

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title: "50 CFR § 29.63 - What plugging and reclamation requirements apply to my pre-existing operations?"
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title_name: "Wildlife and Fisheries"
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section_name: "What plugging and reclamation requirements apply to my pre-existing operations?"
chapter_name: "UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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# 29.63 What plugging and reclamation requirements apply to my pre-existing operations?

Upon completion of your production operation, you are subject to the reclamation standards in § 29.117(d). You must obtain an operations permit in accordance with §§ 29.90 through 29.97, Operations Permit: Application, and all applicable requirements of this subpart, prior to plugging your well and conducting site reclamation.