Under what condition can the owner of a well obtain a temporary inactive well status?

The correct answer pertains to the condition under which a well can be classified as temporarily inactive, specifically when the well has not produced within one year of completion. This status allows the owner to maintain the well's registration and prevents it from being classified as abandoned. A well that has not produced in this timeframe indicates that it is not currently in operation, yet there is potential for it to be reactivated in the future if circumstances change. This status helps manage resource allocation and regulatory responsibilities while ensuring that wells that may require future production opportunities are not discarded prematurely.

In contrast, a well being abandoned reflects a permanent cessation of use, which cannot qualify for temporary inactive status. Similarly, a well needing repairs does not automatically grant a temporary inactive status because the situation surrounding repair needs typically provides avenues for maintenance rather than classification changes. Likewise, being under state inspection does not inherently change a well's operational status; it simply indicates that the well is undergoing regulatory review. Thus, the point about not producing within one year is key to understanding the rationale behind temporary inactive status.