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CFR /  Title 30  /  Part 250  /  Sec. 250.1723 What must I do when it is no longer necessary to

If you or BSEE determines that continued maintenance of a well in a temporary abandoned status is not necessary for the proper development or production of a lease, you must:

(a) Promptly and permanently plug the well according to Sec. 250.1715;

(b) Remove any casing stub or mud line suspension equipment and any subsea protective covering. You must submit a request for approval to perform such work to the appropriate District Manager using form BSEE-0124, Application for Permit to Modify; and

(c) Clear the well site according to Sec. Sec. 250.1740 through 250.1742.

Removing Platforms and Other Facilities