Energy & Environment Cabinet

The Kentucky Division of Oil and Gas Will Utilize Division Resources and Procure Contract Services to Properlyplug and Abandon Orphan Wells, Remove and Dispose of Surface Infrastructures, Remove and Dispose of Abandonedstorage Tank Facilities, Remove Surface Pipelines, Properly Seal and Abandon Buried Flow Lines, Remove Andproperly Dispose of Surface Contaminated Soil, Stabilize the Impacted Areas, and Then Grade,reclaim, and Revegetatedisturbed Areas at the Reclaimed Sites Using Best Management Practices to Establish Effective Drainageand Erosion Control All Contract Work Will Be Conducted Under the Coordination of a Division Inspector, and Incompliance With Applicable Kentucky Oil and Gas Statutes and Regulations Contractors Will Be Required to Maintain on Site at All Times Spill Control Measures and Supplies Adequate Toclean Up and Immediately Contain Any Spills, Leaks, and Discharges Identified as the Work Progresses Contractorsshall Perform Contractual Duties in a Safe and Responsible Manner, Complying With All Applicable Local, State,and Federal Regulations Appropriate for the Execution of the Scope of Work for This Project, or Any Addendum Tosuch Project the Contractor Bears the Responsibility of Exploring, Identifying, and Addressing All Potentialsafety Hazards Through the Course of Their Work Intended Beneficiaries the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Including Citizens, Communities, Farm Lands, Woodlands,soil, Air, Surface Waters, and Groundwater Resources Will All Benefit From Orphan Well Plugging With Removal Ofabandoned Tanks and Infrastructure Followed by Remediation and Reclamation Upon Private and State Owned Lands