Florida Administrative Code
62 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
62C - Division of Resource Management
Chapter 62C-29 - CONSERVATION OF OIL AND GAS: INJECTION WELLS, WELL WORKOVERS, AND ABANDONMENTS
Section 62C-29.001 - General
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) All safety and environmental standards applicable to oil and gas wells are equally applicable to injection wells. Well workovers must conform to all applicable safety and environmental protection standards required under Chapters 62C-27 and 62C-28, F.A.C., and, in addition, the regulations of this chapter which apply specifically to injection wells and well workovers.
(2) Pressure Maintenance Wells. Regulations governing the drilling of oil, gas, or saltwater disposal wells apply equally to pressure maintenance wells.
(3) Monitoring. All injection wells shall be equipped with pressure gauges to monitor the tubing and tubing-casing annulus. Injection pressures and volumes shall be read and recorded weekly. If a malfunction or failure is detected, operators shall cease injection until the well is repaired and retested in accordance with Rule 62C-29.007, F.A.C.
(4) The operator of each injection well shall file Oil & Gas Form 10A, Monthly Well Injection Report (Rule 62C-25.008, F.A.C.), with the Department within 30 days subsequent to the report period.
(5) All injection wells shall be visually inspected at quarterly intervals; pressure gauges shall be calibrated or proven quarterly and reported on Oil & Gas Form 10A.
Rulemaking Authority 377.22 FS. Law Implemented 377.22 FS.
New 11-26-81, Formerly 16C-29.01, Amended 6-4-89, 5-12-93, Formerly 16C-29.001, Amended 3-24-96.
