The owner or operator of any well that produces oil or gas may allow the well to remain open for the purpose of introducing air, gas, water, or other liquid pressure into and upon the producing strata for the purpose of recovering the oil, if the introduction of air, gas, water, or other liquid conforms to the requirements of Section 1425 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (Public Law 93-523 as amended) and any regulations associated with it.
KRS 353.170
Putting pressure on strata -- Wells may remain open if conforming to Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
Known as the Natural Gas Acquisition Authority Act
The act spans §§ 353–353 (136 sections).
Effective: July 14, 1992 History: Amended 1992 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.