Section R. 299.2432 - Notification of intention to abandon and plug a wellRule 2432.
(1) Except as provided in subrule (2) of this rule, a person shall not begin the plugging of a well until the permittee of a well has notified the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells of his or her intention to abandon the well and has received instructions for the plugging operation. The notification shall provide all of the information requested by the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells required to issue plugging instructions. The notification shall include all of the following information: (a) The present condition of the well.(b) Casing and sealing information.(c) The sizes and lengths of all casing strings.(d) The depths of the top of all principal formations.(e) The depths where oil, gas, and water were encountered.(f) All downhole equipment to be abandoned with the hole.(g) All known lost circulation zones.(h) The date of the last production or operation.(i) The reason for plugging the well.(j) Documentation of the amount of uncemented casing in the well using downhole wireline tools or other methods approved by the supervisor of mineral wells.(k) Any other information required by the supervisor of mineral wells.(2) A permittee of a well shall notify the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells by telephone or telefax during normal business hours at least 24 hours before beginning the plugging of the well.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2432