La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIX-819

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XIX-819 - Construction, Operation and Maintenance

A. All alternative source wells shall be constructed, operated and maintained in a safe and environmentally protective manner at all times in accordance with the casing requirements of LAC 43:XIX.109, diverter systems and blowout preventer requirements of LAC 43:XIX.111, casing head requirements of LAC 43:XIX.113, and at the discretion of the district manager.

B. Each alternative source well operator shall so conduct his operations and maintain his equipment as to reduce to a minimum the danger of explosion or fire and consequent waste, and implement all applicable requirements of LAC 43:XIX.115.

C. The inspectors and engineers of the Office of Conservation shall have access to the mud records of any drilling well, except those records which pertain to special muds and special work with respect to patentable rights, and shall be allowed to conduct any essential test or tests on the mud used in the drilling of a well. When the conditions and tests indicate a need for a change in the mud or drilling fluid program in order to insure proper control of the well, the district manager shall require the operator or company to use due diligence in correcting any objectionable conditions.

D. The district manager shall be notified immediately by the new operator whenever a change of operator occurs. This must be accomplished by submitting Office of Conservation Form MD-10-RA (application for amended permit to drill for minerals) to reflect the new operator. Upon filing of Form MD-10-RA, the well operator shall provide written notification to the departments Environmental Division to inform of the change of operator.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIX-819

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 45577 (4/1/2019).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4 et seq.