Orphaned wells are inactive, non-compliant wells that have been inactive a minimum of 12 months and the responsible operator's P-5 has been delinquent for greater than 12 months. An orphaned well in Marion County is actively leaking. Funds are to plug the well to avoid greater well control
issues. Requesting emergency funds to plug the well. The District Office contacted the vendor that could; provide the required services, respond quickly and was the best value for the State of Texas.