### Question
Can you define what new well means?


### Answer
**New well** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 3301*:

> any well—


(A) the surface drilling of which began on or after February 19, 1977

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 60-NATURAL GAS POLICY**

