§3261.13. What is a drilling program and how do I apply for drilling program approval?
43 C.F.R. § 3261.13
A drilling program describes all the operational aspects of your proposal to drill, complete, and test a well.
Send to BLM—
A detailed description of the equipment, materials, and procedures you will use;
The proposed/anticipated depth of the well;
If you plan to directionally drill your well, also send us:
The proposed bottom hole location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;
The kick-off point;
The direction of deviation;
The angle of build-up and maximum angle; and
Plan and cross section maps indicating the surface and bottom hole locations;
The casing and cementing program;
The circulation media (mud, air, foam, etc.);
A description of the logs that you will run;
A description and diagram of the blowout prevention equipment you will use during each phase of drilling;
The expected depth and thickness of fresh water zones;
Anticipated lost circulation zones;
Anticipated reservoir temperature and pressure;
Anticipated temperature gradient in the area;
A plat certified by a licensed surveyor showing the surveyed surface location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;
Procedures and durations of well testing; and
Any other information we may require.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1001-1028; 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; and Pub. L. 109-58.
Source
Source: 72 FR 24400, May 2, 2007, unless otherwise noted.