Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 30  /  Part 250  /  Sec. 250.521 When do I have to perform a casing diagnostic test?

(a) You must perform a casing diagnostic test within 30 days after first observing or imposing casing pressure according to the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------

you must perform a casing

(1) fixed platform well, the casing pressure is

greater than 100 psig.(2) subsea well, the measurable casing

pressure is greater than

the external hydrostatic

pressure plus 100 psig

measured at the subsea

wellhead.(3) hybrid well, a riser or the production

casing pressure is greater

than 100 psig measured at

the surface.------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) You are exempt from performing a diagnostic pressure test for the production casing on a well operating under active gas lift. [76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011. Redesignated at 77 FR 50894, Aug. 22, 2012]