10 CFR 39.51

§ 39.51 Use of a sealed source in a well without a surface casing.

United States · 10 CFR — Energy · Status: effective

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Citation: 10 CFR 39.51, § 39.51 Use of a sealed source in a well without a surface casing, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/37160
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The licensee may use a sealed source in a well without a surface casing for protecting fresh water aquifers only if the licensee follows a procedure for reducing the probability of the source becoming lodged in the well. The procedure must be approved by the Commission pursuant to § 39.13(c) or by an Agreement State.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.