R 324.409
R 324.409 Wells drilled with cable tools.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 324.409
Rule 409. Wells drilled with cable tools shall have the innermost string of casing equipped
with a high-pressure master gate valve, flow line assembly, control head with oil saver,
bottle with hydraulic lubricator, or other combination of equipment approved by the
supervisor or authorized representative of the supervisor. All of the equipment shall be
anchored to the surface casing or another casing string before drilling into or through a
stratum known to contain or likely to contain oil or gas. The wellhead equipment and casing
to be installed to keep a well under control shall be pressure-tested commensurate to
formation pressures, shall be in good working order when installed, shall be maintained in
good working order throughout its use on the well, and shall be capable of being equipped
with a bottle or lubricator, or both, when this method of control is necessary. The annulus
shall be sealed with a bradenhead or other approved equipment that has a connection and
valve for monitoring.