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25 Pa. Code § 78a.82. Use of conductor pipe.

§ 78a.82. Use of conductor pipe.

 If the operator installs conductor pipe in the well, the following provisions apply:

   (1)  The operator may not remove the pipe.

   (2)  Conductor pipe shall be installed in a manner that prevents the subsurface infiltration of surface water or fluids by either driving the pipe into place or cementing the pipe from the seat to the surface.

   (3)  Conductor pipe must be made of steel unless a different material is approved for use by the Department.

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  78a.81 (relating to general provisions); 25 Pa. Code §  78a.102 (relating to criteria for approval of inactive status); and 25 Pa. Code §  78a.103 (relating to annual monitoring of inactive wells).



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