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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
You must include the following with the APD:
(a) Rated capacities of the drilling rig and major drilling equipment, if not already on file with the appropriate District office;
(b) A drilling fluids program that includes the minimum quantities of drilling fluids and drilling fluid materials, including weight materials, to be kept at the site;
(c) A proposed directional plot if the well is to be directionally drilled;
(d) A Hydrogen Sulfide Contingency Plan (see § 250.490), if applicable, and not previously submitted;
(e) A welding plan (see §§ 250.109 to 250.113) if not previously submitted;
(f) In areas subject to subfreezing conditions, evidence that the drilling equipment, BOP systems and components, diverter systems, and other associated equipment and materials are suitable for operating under such conditions;
(g) A request for approval, if you plan to wash out or displace cement to facilitate casing removal upon well abandonment. Your request must include a description of how far below the mudline you propose to displace cement and how you will visually monitor returns;
(h) Certification of your casing and cementing program as required in § 250.420(a)(7); and
(i) Such other information as the District Manager may require.
(j) For Arctic OCS exploratory drilling operations, you must provide the information required by § 250.470.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.250.418 What additional information must I submit with my APD? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-30-mineral-resources/cfr-sect-30-250-418/
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