Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
404 - Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
2 CCR 404-1 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Section 428 - WELL CONTROL

Universal Citation: 2 CO Code Regs 404-1 ยง 428

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

a. The Operator will take all reasonable precautions, in addition to fully complying with Rule 417 to prevent any oil, gas or water well from flowing uncontrolled during Well operations and will take immediate steps and exercise due diligence to bring under control any such Well.

b. For controlled drilling events, a "significant" Well control event is a kick managed by shutting in the Well to circulate out the kick.

c. Form 23, Well Control Report. The Operator will report all uncontrolled events and any significant controlled events during a Well operation to the Director as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours following the incident. Within 15 days after these occurrences, the Operator will submit a Form 23, Well Control Report.

d. If required, the Operator will submit a Form 19, Spill/Release Report, for reportable Spills or

Releases providing all details required on the form.

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