Plugging and reclamation

Does Ohio require a bond for each well by driller that provides money to cap the well after production ceases? Also what about costs of reclamation? I've heard there are hundreds of wells left by companies in other states that have basically gone out of business with no provisions for capping or reclamation. Or if the bond covers capping, there's no money for reclamation.

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Permalink Reply by Markus on January 22, 2014 at 11:41am

From what I understand, in Ohio, operators of shallow wells are required to post a bond with the state for $15,000 if they operate three or more wells.  

If they operate two wells, the requirement is $10,000 and for just one well, $5,000.  This bond is to be liquidated by the state in the event the state needs to plug a well or clean up a site where an operator has neglected its responsibilities.  

In addition, the state operates an Orphaned Well program which is supposed to fund the plugging of orphaned wells in the state.  From what I have heard, there is little to no money in the Orphaned Well fund but I don't really know beyond that.

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