43 CFR §3261.13
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- (a)A drilling program describes all the operational aspects of your proposal to drill, complete, and test a well.
- (b)Send to BLM:
- (1)A detailed description of the equipment, materials, and procedures you will use;
- (2)The proposed/anticipated depth of the well;
- (3)If you plan to directionally drill your well, also send us:
- (4)The casing and cementing program;
- (5)The circulation media (mud, air, foam, etc.);
- (6)A description of the logs that you will run;
- (7)A description and diagram of the blowout prevention equipment you will use during each phase of drilling;
- (8)The expected depth and thickness of fresh water zones;
- (9)Anticipated lost circulation zones;
- (10)Anticipated reservoir temperature and pressure;
- (11)Anticipated temperature gradient in the area;
- (12)A plat certified by a licensed surveyor showing the surveyed surface location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;
- (13)Procedures and durations of well testing; and
- (14)Any other information we may require.