Section 78.11. Permit requirements

(a) No person may drill or alter a well unless that person has first obtained a permit from the Department.

(b) No person may operate a well unless one of the following conditions has been met:

(1) The person has obtained a permit under the act.

(2) The person has registered the well under the act.

(3) The well was in operation on April 18, 1985, under a permit that was obtained under the Gas Operations Well-Drilling Petroleum and Coal Mining Act (52 P. S. § § 2104, 2208, 2601 and 2602) (Repealed).

The provisions of this § 78.11 adopted July 28, 1989, effective July 29, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 3229.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 78.18 (relating to disposal and enhanced recovery well permits).