NAC522.270. Wells drilled with cable tools.  


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  • The following applies to all wells drilled with cable tools:

         1. Before drilling begins, adequate slush pits must be constructed.

         2. Surface casing must be set in the same manner as described in NAC 522.265. Surface casing must be tested by bailing or pressure test to ensure a shutoff before drilling proceeds below the casing point.

         3. The use of blowout equipment must be in accordance with good established oil field practice. After cementing the surface casing, a well being drilled must be equipped with adequate blowout preventers. All equipment must be in good operating condition at all times.

     [Div. of Mineral Res., § 211, eff. 12-20-79]