R 299.2399 Failure to demonstrate mechanical integrity.

Rule 2399. (1) A well shall maintain mechanical integrity. If the permittee or the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells finds that the well fails to demonstrate mechanical integrity during a test or fails to maintain mechanical integrity during operation, or that a loss of mechanical integrity is suspected during operation, the permittee shall halt injection immediately unless the supervisor of mineral wells allows continued operation, provided operation can continue without causing waste. Report of the loss of mechanical integrity shall be made verbally to the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the loss, and shall include an anticipated date for a mechanical integrity demonstration. (2) If injection has ceased as provided by subrule (1) of this rule, then a permittee shall not resume injection until the well demonstrates mechanical integrity. A plan to restore mechanical integrity shall be submitted to, and approved by, the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells. The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may witness the mechanical integrity demonstration. If the plan requires a change of well status, then a permittee shall file an application to change well status as required by R 299.2385. WELLS