---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 250.620"
title: "30"
number: "250.620"
heading: "Wireline operations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/250.620"
---

# §250.620. Wireline operations.


The lessee shall comply with the following requirements during routine, as defined in [§ 250.601](/cfr/30/250.601.md) of this part, and nonroutine wireline workover operations:

- (a) Wireline operations shall be conducted so as to minimize leakage of well fluids. Any leakage that does occur shall be contained to prevent pollution.
- (b) All wireline perforating operations and all other wireline operations where communication exists between the completed hydrocarbon-bearing zone(s) and the wellbore shall use a lubricator assembly containing at least one wireline valve.
- (c) When the lubricator is initially installed on the well, it shall be successfully pressure tested to the expected shut-in surface pressure.

## Notes

### Amendments

[76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011. Redesignated at 77 FR 50895, Aug. 22, 2012]

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

### Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011. Redesignated at 77 FR 50895, Aug. 22, 2012]