PA SB712

Amends Title 58 (Oil and Gas) to add new definitions for "attainable bottom," "reasonable effort," and "total depth" related to well plugging operations

Defines "reasonable effort" as cleaning out a well to at least 200 feet below the coal protective casing (or coal seam/surface casing) and continuing until an additional 100 feet cannot be cleaned within one 8-hour work shift

Requires a cement plug of at least 50 feet to be set at the attainable bottom of the well bore, with the remaining well bore plugged to the surface with a solid column of cement

Mandates that the depth and efficacy of the cement plug must be confirmed by the department

Takes effect 60 days after enactment