R 324.421
R 324.421 Survey of directionally drilled well.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 324.421
Rule 421. A permittee of a well shall conduct a directional well survey on each
directionally drilled well, with actual survey points taken at a maximum of 100-foot
intervals from the point of deviation to total depth and including the end point of the
borehole or at an interval as approved by the supervisor or authorized representative of the
supervisor. However, for a well that is to be plugged and abandoned immediately upon
drilling completion, the supervisor shall approve survey points at more than 100-foot
intervals, but not more than 500-foot intervals. All information obtained during and after
the survey shall be available to the supervisor or authorized representative of the
supervisor. A permittee shall file a certified copy of the survey with the supervisor within
30 days after drilling completion. A well shall not be produced until the survey has been
filed with the supervisor.