Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XIX-113 - Casing-HeadsA. All wells shall be equipped with casing-heads with a test pressure in conformance with conditions existing in areas in which they are used. Casing-head body, as soon as installed shall be equipped with proper connections and valves accessible to the surface. Reconditioning shall be required on any well showing pressure on the casing-head, or leaking gas or oil between the oil string and next larger size casing string, when, in the opinion of the district managers, such pressure or leakage assume hazardous proportions or indicate the existence of underground waste. Mud-laden fluid may be pumped between any two strings of casing at the top of the hole, but no cement shall be used except by special permission of the commissioner or his agent.La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIX-113
Adopted by the Department of Conservation (August 1943).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4 et seq.