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For boreholes or wells completed in an identified aquifer(s), the plugging procedure <br />would be the same except that a cement or bentonite plug would extend at least 20 feet <br />above and below any water-bearing zone(s) <br />For boreholes or wells exhibiting artesian flows at the surface, plugging would involve <br />placement of a bentonite or cement plug from the bottom of the hole to within 10 feet <br />of the surface with a cement plug from the 10 foot level to within 3 feet of the surface <br />Surface Reclamation - <br />Surface reclamation would involve cutting off any casing extending above the ground <br />surface at or below ground level; collection and removal from the site Eor disposal of <br />the casing and any debris; backfilling of remaining casing and any holes level with the <br />ground surface; grading of the surface disturbance area to blend with the surrounding <br />terrain, and seeding to reestablish a vegetative cover. <br />Filing of Well Abandonment Reports - <br />Within 60 days of completion of the borehole reclamation program, Kerr will complete <br />and file the appropriate well abandonment reports with the Office of the State Engineer <br />and the DMG. <br />Assuming that the determination of potential for beneficial use and BLM review and <br />concurrence on well retention for beneficial use can occur in a reasoriable timeframe (i.e.: prior <br />to the end of July 2000), Kerr proposes to complete field borehole reclamation activities during <br />the 2000 field season with completion anticipated by November 1, 2000. <br />