Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 36  /  Part 9  /  Sec. 9.44 Open flows and control of ``wild'' wells.

The operator shall take all technologically feasible precautions to prevent any oil, gas, or water well from blowing open or becoming ``wild,'' and shall take immediate steps and exercise due diligence to bring under control any ``wild'' well, or burning oil or gas well.