Section R. 299.2484 - Initial testingRule 2484.
(1) When initial testing of a well subject to R 299.2472(2) is performed, a permittee of a well shall comply with all of the following requirements not later than the start of testing if permanent surface facilities have not been installed: (a) One or more wind direction indicators shall be installed and shall be visible from all normal work stations within the test site.(b) The supervisor of mineral wells may require installation of an incinerator or flare for the purpose of burning all gas and stock tank vapor produced during the test. The incinerator or flare shall be equipped with a continuous pilot light or a pilot light outage detector that has an automatic reignition system. The incinerator or flare shall be located not less than 75 feet from the wellhead and test tanks and shall be positioned so that the prevailing winds carry the combustion products away from the site. A flashback prevention system shall be installed between the incinerator or flare and the test tanks.(c) All of the following equipment shall be located at the test site: (i) Not less than 2 self-contained, pressure-demand breathing apparatus that have a 30?minute air supply.(iii) A portable electronic hydrogen sulfide detector.(iv) An emergency escape self-contained breathing apparatus for each member of the test crew.(v) The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may require the use of safety equipment, in addition to the equipment listed in R 299.2304(a), if necessary for the safety of the public.(d) If required by the supervisor of mineral wells, warning signs that have the word "danger" or "caution" followed by the words "poison gas" shall be posted at the entrances to all access roads.(e) The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells shall be notified of the expected start-up date of the initial test.(2) During the test period, a permittee of a well shall determine the hydrogen sulfide content of any gas and stock tank vapor produced. Hydrogen sulfide content shall be determined on-site using colorimetric or length of stain tubes or other equipment designed to measure hydrogen sulfide concentrations utilizing a procedure approved by the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells.(3) Operations or procedures that require the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus shall be performed only if backup personnel who are authorized by the permittee of the well are on-site.(4) The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may grant exceptions to this rule when compliance with this rule is not necessary to provide for the protection or safety of the public or when a well or associated surface facilities are not likely to pose a threat to public safety.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2484