"The Orphan Wells Prevention Act was intended to ensure that fossil fuel companies would set aside more money for plugging barren or low-producing wells, protecting the taxpayers.'"},{
"David Shabazian stated that the orphan wells law pertains to changes in operators, not ownership, leading to heavy criticism from environmental groups and stakeholders."},{
"Environmental leaders initially hoped CRC would be accountable for capping Aera's 22,000 wells, but CalGEM's interpretation of the law evaded this responsibility."},{
"Critics have argued that CalGEM's decision undermines the intent of the law and fails to hold major oil corporations responsible for environmental liabilities."
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