14-37-8-9. Repealed
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-9.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Repealed by P.L.140-2011, SEC.29.
14-37-8-10. Hearing on Oil or Gas Well Leaks
Sec. 10. Any person may request a hearing before the commission under IC 4-21.5 to consider whether a well for oil and gas purposes is: (1) leaking or may leak a deleterious substance into an aquifer containing fresh water or onto the surface of the land; or (2) allowing oil or gas from the well […]
14-37-8-11. Notice of Proceedings to Persons Responsible for Plugging and Abandoning Wells
Sec. 11. Each person who is responsible for plugging and abandoning a well shall be notified of a proceeding under section 10 of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-11.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
14-37-8-12. Orders to Remedy Conditions Causing Environmental Harm
Sec. 12. The commission may order any responsible person to: (1) plug and abandon; (2) replug; or (3) repair; a well to remedy a condition found to cause environmental harm or waste. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-12.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
14-37-8-13. Authorization for Department or Person to Enter Land to Perform Remedial Action
Sec. 13. (a) If after thirty (30) days from the service of an order under section 12 of this chapter the well has not been properly: (1) plugged and abandoned; (2) replugged; or (3) repaired; the commission may authorize the department or another person to enter upon the land where the well is located and […]
14-37-8-14. Limited Liability of Person Plugging, Abandoning, Replugging, or Repairing Well Under Commission Authorization
Sec. 14. (a) A person who plugs, abandons, replugs, or repairs a well under an order or authorization entered under this chapter: (1) does not assume responsibility for future remedial action on the well; and (2) is not liable for conditions subsequently arising with respect to the well. (b) A person who remedies or attempts […]
14-37-8-15. Expenses of Remedial Action
Sec. 15. A person: (1) who has no obligation to plug, abandon, replug, or repair a well; but (2) who does so under section 12, 13, 14, or 16 of this chapter; may recover in a civil action against any responsible person the reasonable expenses of the remedial action or may apply to the oil […]
14-37-8-16. Temporary Action Prior to Remedial Action
Sec. 16. The director may enter an order under IC 4-21.5-4 to provide temporary action to prevent or minimize injury that may occur before remedial action is performed under section 12 or 13 of this chapter if the director determines that substantial injury would otherwise result. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-16.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
14-37-8-17. Repealed
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-17.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Repealed by P.L.80-2005, SEC.8.
14-37-8-18. Violations
Sec. 18. (a) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator who: (1) violates; or (2) fails to comply with an order of the division in relation to; section 3, 4, or 4.2 of this chapter. (b) An owner or operator who knowingly […]