Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2369

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024
Section R. 299.2369 - Filing of well records

Rule 2369.

(1) A permittee of a well who drills or deepens a well shall file all of the following records with the supervisor of mineral wells, except as provided in subrule (2) of this rule:
(a) Within 60 days after drilling completion, a complete written geologic description log or record of the well, certified by a geologist and signed by the permittee or an authorized representative of the permittee, on forms prescribed by the supervisor of mineral wells, including all of the following information:
(i) Elevations as required by R 299.2366.
(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 from the cuttings or cores.
(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 of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells requests the elevation to be measured.
(viii) Data on all drill stem tests.
(ix) The measurement of hydrogen sulfide content of gas encountered during a kick.
(x) All intervals cored.
(b) Within 60 days after well completion operations, data on all perforating, acidizing, fracturing, shooting, and testing.
(c) Within 60 days of plugging the well, all of the following information:
(i) 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.
(ii) The amount of casing stripped from the well.
(2) If a test well is drilled in an area of the state where rocks of precambrian age directly underlie unconsolidated surface deposits, or in those areas that have been designated by the provisions of section 62508(c) of the act, an owner shall file the information required in subrule (1) of this rule within 2 years after drilling completion.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2369

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