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30 CFR §250.1740

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
Within 60 days after you permanently plug a well or remove a platform or other facility, you must verify that the site is clear of obstructions by using one of the following methods:
  1. (a)For a well site, you must either:
    1. (1)Drag a trawl over the site;
    2. (2)Scan across the location using sonar equipment;
    3. (3)Inspect the site using a diver;
    4. (4)Videotape the site using a camera on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV); or
    5. (5)Use another method approved by the District Manager if the particular site conditions warrant.
  2. (b)For a platform or other facility site in water depths less than 300 feet, you must drag a trawl over the site.
  3. (c)For a platform or other facility site in water depths 300 feet or more, you must either:
    1. (1)Drag a trawl over the site;
    2. (2)Scan across the site using sonar equipment; or
    3. (3)Use another method approved by the Regional Supervisor if the particular site conditions warrant.