Mich. Admin. Code R. 324.418

Current through Vol. 24-23, January 1, 2025

Section R. 324.418 - Filing of well records

Rule 418. A permittee of a well who drills a well shall file all of the following records with the supervisor:

(a) Within 60 days after drilling completion, a complete written geologic description log or record of the well, certified by the permittee, on forms prescribed by the supervisor, including all of the following information:

(i) Elevations pursuant to R 324.415.

(ii) Depth to, and thickness of, water-bearing sands and gravels in the glacial drift as determined by a geologist, including fill-up and volumes of the water, if available.

(iii) The measured and true vertical depth to geologic strata penetrated, and accurate and complete lithologic descriptions, including color, hardness, and the character of the rock as determined by a geologist.

(iv) A record of all shows of oil or gas, or both, encountered.

(v) A record of all lost circulation zones encountered.

(vi) A record of all hole sizes, casings, and liners used, including the size, weight, grade, amount, and depth set for each casing string.

(vii) The amount of cement used and the calculated elevation of the top of the cement, unless the supervisor or authorized representative of the supervisor requests the elevation to be measured.

(viii) Data on all drill stem tests. The minimum education and experience requirements for a geologist to determine the information required in this subrule are graduation from a university or college that has an accredited 4-year curriculum in a geological science, receipt of a 4-year degree in a geological science, and 2 years of practical experience providing geological services, including consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, or responsible supervision of geological activities requiring the application of geologic principles and techniques.

(b) Within 60 days after well completion operations, data on all perforating, acidizing, fracturing, shooting, and testing, except that information on chemical additives used in a high volume hydraulic fracturing operation shall be submitted as required under R 324.1406.

(c) Within 60 days of plugging the well, all of the following information:

(i) Accurate and complete descriptions of cores.

(ii) Data on all bridge plugs set, make and type of plug, depth set, whether left in place or removed, and details of plug-back operations below the bridge plug.

(iii) The amount of casing stripped from the well.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 324.418

1996 AACS; 2015 MR 5, Eff. March 11, 2015