Cost Share Programs - Agricultural Cost Share Program (ACSP)

Abandoned Well Closure

An abandoned well closure is the sealing and permanent closure of a supply well no longer in use. This practice serves to prevent entry of contaminated surface water, animals, debris, or other foreign substances into the well. It also serves to eliminate the physical hazards of an open hole to people, animals, and farm machinery. Cost share for this practice is limited to the amount listed on the NCACSP average cost list.

Maintenance Period	1 year
BMP Units	Acres
Required Effects	Acres affected - (planted acres)
JAA/NRCS Standards	ENG - 351 - Well Decommissioning NC Administrative Rule: 15A NCAC 2C.0113 NC General Statutes 87-83 through 87-99
Cost Information	Actual cost based on receipts
CS2 Reference Materials	NC-ACSP 11 Signature Page Map with BMP location, fields and roads GW-30 Well Abandonment Record Receipts for actual cost items
Additional Spot-check Requirements	None

ACSP Policy Summary

Abandoned Well Closure

Design Standards

NRCS Well Decommissioning 351
NC Administrative Rule: 15A NCAC 2C.0113
NC General Statutes 87-83 through 87-99