N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.101.8
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 19.14.101.8 - GENERALA. In areas where high subsurface pressures are known to exist, or where there is a history of lost circulation and/or blowouts, or in areas where subsurface pressures are not known, all proper and usual precautions shall be taken for keeping the well under control, including the use of blowout preventers and high pressure fittings attached to properly cemented casing strings.B. The division geothermal supervisor shall have the authority to waive the requirement for casing and/or blowout preventers for holes less than 500 feet deep.N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.101.8