293. A well whose risk potential has been classified as low under Schedule 3 and that has been temporarily closed for 20 years must be closed permanently.
A well whose risk potential has been classified as moderate or high under Schedule 3 and that has been temporarily closed for 10 years must be closed permanently.
The Minister may however grant an additional time period if the drilling authorization holder demonstrates to the Minister that the well is safe and that it is necessary to leave it temporarily closed.
1252-2018O.C. 1252-2018, s. 293.