Section 250.1152 - How do I conduct well tests?(a) When you conduct well tests you must:(1) Recover fluid from the well completion equivalent to the amount of fluid introduced into the formation during completion, recompletion, reworking, or treatment operations before you start a well test;(2) Produce the well completion under stabilized rate conditions for at least 6 consecutive hours before beginning the test period;(3) Conduct the test for at least 4 consecutive hours;(4) Adjust measured gas volumes to the standard conditions of 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) and 60 °F for all tests; and(5) Use measured specific gravity values to calculate gas volumes.(b) You may request approval from the Regional Supervisor to conduct a well test using alternative procedures if you can demonstrate test reliability under those procedures.(c) The Regional Supervisor may also require you to conduct the following tests and complete them within a specified time period:(1) A retest or a prolonged test of a well completion if it is determined to be necessary for the proper establishment of a Maximum Production Rate (MPR) or a Maximum Efficient Rate (MER); and(2) A multipoint back-pressure test to determine the theoretical open-flow potential of a gas well.(d) A BSEE representative may witness any well test. Upon request, you must provide advance notice to the Regional Supervisor of the times and dates of well tests.