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IN Code § 14-37-7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 7. Drilling|14-37-7-8. Area Considered a Commercially Minable Coal Resource

Sec. 8. (a) The owner or lessee of coal or another person with an interest to develop a coal resource may file with the division an affidavit that:(1) identifies by a map prepared by an engineer licensed under IC 25-31 or a geologist licensed under IC 25-17.6:(A) the location of coal that the owner or lessee controls by deed, lease, or other instrument for later commercial production;(B) the location of coal that is in an area targeted for later commercial production;(C) the location of the coal seam or seams of interest; and(D) the approximate depth of the coal seam or seams of interest; and(2) states that the coal:(A) can be mined using generally accepted underground mining practices; and(B) is of sufficient quantity and quality to be commercially saleable.(b) All coal in an area designated under subsection (a) is considered a commercially minable coal resource.(c) An affidavit referred to in subsection (a) may be made before applying for permits for the actual mining of the commercially minable coal resource. The division shall:(1) subject to subsection (e), keep the affidavit and map confidential; and(2) use the affidavit and map solely for determining if a commercially minable coal resource is present in an area for which a permit application has been filed under IC 14-37.(d) The division shall determine if the proposed well location is in an area underlain by coal identified in subsection (a) upon receipt of:(1) a permit application referred to in subsection (c)(2); or(2) an inquiry from a person interested in oil and gas explorations or drilling a well for oil and gas purposes.(e) The name of the person who filed the map referred to in subsection (c) is not confidential.As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.10.
IN Code § 14-37-7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 7. Drilling|14-37-7-9. Violations

Sec. 9. (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 section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter.(b) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally:(1) violates section 4 or 7 of this chapter; or(2) fails to comply with an order of the division under section 3.5 or 4 of this chapter;commits a Level 6 felony if the violation or failure to comply relates to the operation of a Class II well.(c) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas environmental fund established by IC 14-37-10-2.As added by P.L.195-2014, SEC.39.
IN Code § 14-37-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-1. When Plugging and Abandonment Required; Violations

Sec. 1. (a) An owner or operator shall plug and abandon a well that:(1) is completed as a nonproductive well;(2) ceases to produce oil or natural gas; or(3) is no longer operated for the purpose for which the well is permitted;unless the owner or operator is authorized to delay the plugging and abandonment of the well under section 8 of this chapter.(b) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against an owner or operator of a well who:(1) ceases to operate the well; and(2) knowingly fails to plug and abandon the well in violation of subsection (a).(c) An owner or operator who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Level 6 felony if the violation or failure to comply relates to the operation of a Class II well.(d) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas environmental fund established by IC 14-37-10-2.(e) Each day that the well remains not plugged and not abandoned constitutes a separate violation of subsection (a).[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.195-2014, SEC.40.
IN Code § 14-37-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-2. Plugging Methods

Sec. 2. (a) Plugging methods must be approved by the commission and must permanently confine all oil, natural gas, and water in their original strata. Mud-laden fluid, cement, mechanical plugs, or other methods or materials approved by the director must be used singly or in combination.(b) Subject to subsection (c), the commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to prescribe plugging methods for wells that impact commercially minable coal resources.(c) The plugging methods under subsection (b) do not apply to a well if the consent of the coal owner or coal lessee is granted under IC 14-37-4-8.5(d)(2).[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.11.
IN Code § 14-37-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-3. Sealing and Capping of Wells

Sec. 3. An owner or operator of a well that:(1) is required to be plugged under section 1 of this chapter; and(2) is not converted under this chapter to another type of well for oil and gas purposes;shall seal and cap the well at the casinghead until the plugging operations begin.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-4. Plugging a Well Immediately After Completion of Drilling Operations

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to a well that is being plugged as a dry hole immediately following the completion of drilling or redrilling operations.(b) Subject to subsection (c), an owner or operator must give verbal or written notice of intent to plug a well to an oil and gas inspector at least twelve (12) hours before beginning the plugging of the well under this chapter.(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an oil and gas inspector must be present during the plugging of a well.(d) Subsection (c) does not apply if:(1) the owner or operator notifies an oil and gas inspector under subsection (b);(2) as part of the notice the owner or operator informs the oil and gas inspector of the plan for plugging the well; and(3) the oil and gas inspector gives the owner or operator verbal or written approval of the plan.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.12.
IN Code § 14-37-8-4.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-4.2. Plugging of a Well

Sec. 4.2. (a) This section applies to the plugging of a well other than a well that is plugged under section 4 or 4.3 of this chapter.(b) An owner or operator must give written notice of intent to plug a well to the department on a form provided by the department at least ten (10) days before beginning the plugging of the well under this chapter.(c) The notice under subsection (b) must include a plan for plugging a well:(1) that describes the specific methods that will be used; and(2) that is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter.(d) The owner or operator may not begin the plugging of any well under this section until after receipt of written approval from the department of the plan referred to in subsection (c).(e) The owner or operator shall give an oil and gas inspector verbal or written notice at least forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled time to begin plugging operations on a well.As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.13.
IN Code § 14-37-8-4.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-4.3. Emergency Plugging of a Well

Sec. 4.3. (a) This section applies to the plugging of a well other than a well referred to in section 4 of this chapter if an emergency or other urgent condition requires the immediate plugging of the well.(b) An emergency condition exists if a well is found to be leaking or discharging oil, gas, or other fluids in quantities that are capable of:(1) causing substantial harm to the environment; or(2) posing an immediate threat to public health or safety.(c) An urgent condition exists if delay in the plugging of a well will result in a substantial increase in the cost to plug the well due to impending weather or other conditions that are beyond the control of the owner or operator.(d) An owner or operator may begin plugging a well under this chapter upon verbal approval from the division director or a designated representative of the division director.(e) An oil and gas inspector must be present during the plugging of a well only if the presence of the inspector is required in the approval given under subsection (d).As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.14.
IN Code § 14-37-8-4.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-4.4. Report of Well Plugging

Sec. 4.4. Not later than thirty (30) days after the completion of well plugging operations under this chapter, the operator shall submit a report of well plugging to the department describing in detail the specific methods used to plug the well. The report must:(1) be on a form provided by the department; and(2) include an affidavit that:(A) certifies that the well was plugged in accordance with this chapter; and(B) is signed by the person who performed the well plugging operations and the well owner or operator.As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.15.
IN Code § 14-37-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-7. Redrilling and Replugging of Hole

Sec. 7. The director of the division of oil and gas may require an owner or operator to redrill and replug a hole if the operator does not comply with section 4, 4.2, or 4.3 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.140-2011, SEC.16.
IN Code § 14-37-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|14-37-8-8. Delay or Deferral of Plugging and Abandonment of Well; Temporary Abandonment of Well

Sec. 8. (a) An owner or operator may delay the plugging and abandoning of a well that has been drilled, completed, and cased for production if the owner or operator satisfies the requirements for:(1) deferring abandonment of the well under subsection (b); or(2) temporarily abandoning the well under subsection (c).(b) An owner or operator of a well may defer abandoning the well for not more than one (1) year, or any lesser period prescribed by the division, if the well conforms to the requirements of this article and rules adopted under this article. To defer abandoning a well under this subsection, the owner or operator of the well must notify the department in writing that the owner or operator intends to defer abandonment of the well. The notice must be given to the department not more than sixty (60) days after the later of the following:(1) The date of the completion and casing of the well.(2) The date on which the operation of the well is terminated.(c) An owner or operator of a well may temporarily abandon the well if the well conforms to the requirements of this article and rules adopted under this article. To temporarily abandon a well under this subsection, the owner or operator must file with the division, on a form prescribed by the division, an application for temporary abandonment. The application must be filed not more than sixty (60) days after any of the following:(1) The date on which the drilling of the well is completed.(2) The date on which the operation of the well is terminated.(3) The expiration of the period during which the owner or operator defers abandoning the well under subsection (b).[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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 to escape into the atmosphere.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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.
IN Code § 14-37-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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.
IN Code § 14-37-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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 to remedy the condition.(b) A person who acts in accordance with an authorization under this section is not liable for damages resulting from operations reasonably necessary or proper to plug, abandon, replug, or repair the well, except for damages to growing crops and improvements.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-13.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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 to remedy a condition under this chapter does not by that action admit liability for:(1) the condition; or(2) damages resulting from the condition.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-14.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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 and gas environmental fund under IC 14-37-10 to recover the reasonable expenses of the remedial action.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-10-15.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.236-2001, SEC.2.
IN Code § 14-37-8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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.
IN Code § 14-37-8-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 8. Plugging and Abandonment|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 or intentionally:(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 commits a Level 6 felony if the violation or failure to comply relates to the operation of a Class II well.(c) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas environmental fund established by IC 14-37-10-2.As added by P.L.195-2014, SEC.41.
IN Code § 14-37-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 9. Integration and Forced Pooling|14-37-9-1. Agreement to Integrate Interests; Commission Requiring Integration

Sec. 1. (a) If at least two (2) separately owned tracts of land are located:(1) within an established drilling unit; or(2) within a pool or part of a pool suitable for secondary recovery methods;the owners of the separate tracts may agree to integrate their interests and to develop their land as a drilling unit.(b) If the owners of separate tracts of land do not agree to integrate their interests, the commission shall, for the prevention of waste or to avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, require the owners to integrate their interests and to develop the land as a drilling unit.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-11-1.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 9. Integration and Forced Pooling|14-37-9-2. Order for Integration

Sec. 2. An order for integration issued under this chapter must be based upon reasonable terms that give the owner of each tract an equitable share of oil and natural gas in the unit or pool. The part of the production allocated to the owner of each tract shall be considered as if produced from a well drilled on that tract. The commission may not limit well production under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-11-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 9. Integration and Forced Pooling|14-37-9-3. Costs of Production From Integrated Well

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "field" means a group of pools that are related to a single geologic feature by structure or stratigraphy.(b) If an integration order is entered, the operator may assess each interested owner for the actual reasonable expenditures required in development and operations, including charges for supervision.(c) The operator is entitled to receive the first production from a well that otherwise would be credited to the other owners of the integrated interests, so that the proportionate share owed by the other owners for expenditures under this chapter is paid to the operator from production.(d) The value of the production shall be calculated at the market price in the field when the production is received by the operator or placed to the credit of the operator.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-8-2-11; 13-8-11-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 9. Integration and Forced Pooling|14-37-9-4. Deputies

Sec. 4. The commission shall determine any dispute that arises under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-11-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 10. Oil and Gas Environmental Fund|14-37-10-1. "Fund" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the oil and gas environmental fund established by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-12-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 10. Oil and Gas Environmental Fund|14-37-10-2. Establishment and Administration of Fund

Sec. 2. The oil and gas environmental fund is established. The department shall administer the fund.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-12-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30.
IN Code § 14-37-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 10. Oil and Gas Environmental Fund|14-37-10-3. Deposits in Fund

Sec. 3. The following shall be deposited in the fund:(1) Annual fees for oil and gas wells received under IC 14-37-5.(2) Accrued interest and other investment earnings of the fund.(3) Civil penalties collected under IC 14-37.(4) Bonds forfeited under IC 14-37-13-2.(5) Gifts, grants, donations, or appropriations from any source.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-12-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.236-2001, SEC.3; P.L.48-2002, SEC.5; P.L.151-2012, SEC.31; P.L.195-2014, SEC.42.
IN Code § 14-37-10-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 37. Oil and Gas|Chapter 10. Oil and Gas Environmental Fund|14-37-10-4. Amount of Money in Fund; Investments; Transfer to State General Fund

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), money in the fund does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year.(b) The total amount of money in the fund may not exceed one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000). Any amount of money in the fund exceeding one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) on November 1 of a year reverts to the oil and gas fund established by IC 6-8-1-27. The fund must maintain a balance of at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) as a surety fund for operators who are not required to execute a bond under IC 14-37-6-1. Expenditures that would reduce the fund below five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) must be approved by the budget agency.(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.(d) If the fund is abolished, all money in the fund is transferred to the state general fund.(e) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. However, the department may not expend more than five percent (5%) of the money in the fund for administering the fund each state fiscal year.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-8-12-3.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.48-2002, SEC.6.