N.D. Admin. Code 43-02-03-22

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

Section 43-02-03-22 - Defective casing or cementing

In any well that appears to have defective casing or cementing, the operator shall conduct a mechanical integrity test, unless deemed unnecessary by the director, and report the test and defect to the director on a sundry notice (form 4). Prior to attempting remedial work on any casing, the operator must obtain approval from the director and proceed with diligence to conduct tests, as approved or required by the director, to properly evaluate the condition of the well bore and correct the defect. The director is authorized to require subsequent pressure tests to verify casing integrity if its competence is questionable. The director may allow the well bore condition to remain if correlative rights can be protected without endangering potable waters. The well shall be properly plugged if requested by the director.

Any well with open perforations above a packer shall be considered to have defective casing.

N.D. Admin Code 43-02-03-22

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2014-352, April 2014, effective April 1, 2014. .

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 368, April 2018, effective 4/1/2018.

General Authority: NDCC 38-08-04

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-08-04