(A) It shall be the responsibility of the operator to comply with the abandonment provisions of this chapter, and he or she shall furnish the Secretary:
(2) A copy of the approval of the State Division of Oil and Gas, Department of Natural Resources, confirming compliance with all abandonment proceedings under state law; and
(2) A notice of intention to abandon under the provisions of this chapter, the notice stating the date and time such work will be commenced.
(B) Abandonment may then be commenced on or subsequent to the time and date so stated.
(`78 Code, § 14.28.030.)