Administrative Rules for
Rule 2331.
(1) The liability on the conformance
bond is conditioned upon compliance with the act, these rules, permit
conditions, instructions, or orders of the supervisor of mineral wells. Subject
to the provisions of R 299.2333, liability shall cover all operations of the
permittee as follows:
(a) Until transfer of
the permit for the subject well under R 299.2325(4).
(b) Until final
completion approved by the supervisor of mineral wells of the subject well.
(c) Until such time as
another bond is in place.
(2) The supervisor of mineral wells
shall look to the conformance bond for immediate compliance with, and
fulfillment of, the full conditions of the act, these rules, permit conditions,
instructions, or orders of the supervisor of mineral wells. All expenses
incurred by the supervisor of mineral wells in achievement of compliance with,
and fulfillment of, all conditions of the act, these rules, permit conditions,
instructions, or orders of the supervisor of mineral wells shall be paid by the
permittee or the surety or from cash or securities on deposit. The claim shall
be paid within 30 days of notification to the permittee or surety that expenses
have been incurred by the supervisor of mineral wells. If the claim is not paid
within 30 days, then the supervisor of mineral wells, acting for and on behalf
of the state, may bring suit for the payment of the claim.
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