Section R. 299.2522 - Suspension of operationsRule 2522.
(1) The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may require immediate corrective action, including suspending any or all components of the drilling or other well operations, if the drilling or other well operation has been determined by the supervisor of mineral wells to be in violation of the provisions of the act, these rules, permit conditions, instructions, or orders of the supervisor of mineral wells and causes or threatens to cause waste.(2) A suspension of operations shall be in effect for not more than 5 days or until the operation is in compliance and waste or the threat of waste is eliminated. To extend the suspension beyond 5 days, the supervisor of mineral wells shall issue an emergency order to continue the suspension of operations and may schedule a hearing under part 13 of these rules. The total duration of the suspension of operations by emergency order shall not be more than 21 days, as provided in section 62507 of the act.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2522