2 Colo. Code Regs. § 404-1-428

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 2 CCR 404-1-428 - WELL CONTROL
a. The Operator will take all reasonable precautions, in addition to fully complying with Rule 417 to prevent any oil, gas or water well from flowing uncontrolled during Well operations and will take immediate steps and exercise due diligence to bring under control any such Well.
b. For controlled drilling events, a "significant" Well control event is a kick managed by shutting in the Well to circulate out the kick.
c. Form 23, Well Control Report. The Operator will report all uncontrolled events and any significant controlled events during a Well operation to the Director as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours following the incident. Within 15 days after these occurrences, the Operator will submit a Form 23, Well Control Report.
d. If required, the Operator will submit a Form 19, Spill/Release Report, for reportable Spills or

Releases providing all details required on the form.

2 CCR 404-1-428

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