LAC 43:XIX.4915. Hazards

A.1. All wells shall be cleaned into a pit, barge, or tank, located at a distance of at least 100 feet from any fire hazard. 2. Before any well shall be perforated, the drilling fluid in the well shall be conditioned and brought to a weight necessary to hold the formation fluid pressure at the point to be perforated with a reasonable margin of safety provided. However, in cases where the tubing and Christmas Tree are set for production, the weight of the drilling fluid may be reduced below the weight necessary to hold the formation fluid pressure at the point to be perforated. Before perforating, proper connections for lubricating the gun in and out of the hole shall be installed. 3. All drill stem tests shall be started and completed during daylight hours. "Started and Completed" shall mean the opening and the closing of the drill stem testing tool valve or valves controlling the flow through the choke. B. Any rubbish or debris that might constitute a fire hazard shall be removed to a distance of at least 100 feet from the vicinity of wells, tanks and pump stations. All waste and produced fluids shall be disposed of in such a manner as to avoid creating a fire hazard or polluting streams and fresh water strata. C. Each operator shall so conduct his operations and maintain his equipment as to reduce to a minimum the danger of explosion, fire and consequent waste.