Prioritization of High-Risk Wells

Sec. 91.1132. PRIORITIZATION OF HIGH-RISK WELLS. The commission by rule shall develop a system for: (1) identifying abandoned wells that pose a high risk of contaminating surface water or groundwater; (2) periodically testing high-risk wells by conducting a fluid level test or, if necessary, a pressure test; and (3) giving priority to plugging high-risk wells with compromised casings. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.