Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R649 - Oil, Gas and Mining; Oil and Gas
Rule R649-3 - Drilling and Operating Practices
Section R649-3-10 - Tolerances for Vertical Drilling
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 649-3-10
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
1. Deviation from the vertical for short distances is permitted in the drilling of a well without special approval to straighten the hole, sidetrack junk, or correct other mechanical difficulties.
2. Each well shall be drilled such that the surface location of the well and any points along the intended well bore shall be within the tolerances allowed by Subsection R649-3-2, Location and Siting of Vertical Wells and Statewide Spacing for Horizontal Wells, or the appropriate board order.
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