What is the minimum distance coal can be removed from an oil or gas well?

The correct minimum distance for removing coal from an oil or gas well is two hundred (200) feet. This distance is established to ensure safety and avoid potential hazards associated with the proximity of mining activities to oil and gas extraction operations. When coal is mined too close to an oil or gas well, it increases the risk of damaging the structural integrity of the well and potentially leads to leaks or other hazardous conditions. This regulation is intended to protect both the mining workers and the environment from the risks posed by such interactions.

The other distances do not provide sufficient protection against these hazards, which is why they are not acceptable as minimum requirements in this context. Overall, maintaining a distance of two hundred feet creates a safer operational buffer zone between the two types of resource extraction activities.