Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 250.460 — What Are The Requirements For Conducting A Well Test?
30 C.F.R. § 250.460
(a) If you intend to conduct a well test, you must include your projected plans for the test with your APD (form BSEE-0123) or in an Application for Permit to Modify (APM) (form BSEE-0124). Your plans must include at least the following information:
(1) Estimated flowing and shut-in tubing pressures;
(2) Estimated flow rates and cumulative volumes;
(3) Time duration of flow, buildup, and drawdown periods;
(4) Description and rating of surface and subsurface test equipment;
(5) Schematic drawing, showing the layout of test equipment;
(6) Description of safety equipment, including gas detectors and fire-fighting equipment;
(7) Proposed methods to handle or transport produced fluids; and
(8) Description of the test procedures.
(b) You must give the District Manager at least 24-hours notice before starting a well test.
Authorizing Statute
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Secretarial authority30 U.S.C. § 1751
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Oil and hazardous substance liability33 U.S.C. § 1321
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Administration of leasing43 U.S.C. § 1334