Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-2-5-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024
Section 400-2-5-.01 - Daylight Hours

All open hole drillstem tests shall be completed in daylight hours before sunset and shall not be considered as a production test. Copies of all drillstem test results shall be submitted to the Board pursuant to Rule 400-2-4-.03(2). For purposes of this rule, the word completed shall mean the closing of the drillstem test tool valve. No well shall be swabbed into production except during daylight hours before sunset. No well which contains or which is reasonably expected to contain hydrogen sulfide shall be brought into production except during daylight hours before sunset, unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor.

Author: State Oil and Gas Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-2-5-.01

New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-17-1, etseq.