Section 250.418 - What additional information must I submit with my APD?You must include the following with the APD:
(a) Rated capacities of the drilling rig and major drilling equipment, if not already on file with the appropriate District office;(b) A drilling fluids program that includes the minimum quantities of drilling fluids and drilling fluid materials, including weight materials, to be kept at the site;(c) A proposed directional plot if the well is to be directionally drilled;(d) A Hydrogen Sulfide Contingency Plan (see § 250.490 ), if applicable, and not previously submitted;(e) A welding plan (see §§ 250.109 to 250.113 ) if not previously submitted;(f) In areas subject to subfreezing conditions, evidence that the drilling equipment, BOP systems and components, diverter systems, and other associated equipment and materials are suitable for operating under such conditions;(g) A request for approval, if you plan to wash out or displace cement to facilitate casing removal upon well abandonment. Your request must include a description of how far below the mudline you propose to displace cement and how you will visually monitor returns;(h) Certification of your casing and cementing program as required in § 250.420(a)(7) ; and(i) Such other information as the District Manager may require.(j) For Arctic OCS exploratory drilling operations, you must provide the information required by § 250.470 . 76 FR 64462 , Oct. 18, 2011, as amended at 77 FR 50892 , Aug. 22, 2012; 81 FR 26018 , Apr. 29, 2016; 81 FR 46561 , July 15, 2016