Environmental
In West Virginia, a property owner discovers an abandoned oil and gas well on their property that is leaking methane. The property owner should contact:
AThe WVREC for guidance
BThe WV DEP's Office of Oil and Gas✓ Correct
CThe county assessor
DThe WV Division of Highways
Explanation
Abandoned oil and gas wells are regulated by the WV DEP's Office of Oil and Gas. The property owner should report the leaking well to the WV DEP, which has authority over plugging and reclaiming orphaned wells.
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