1. (1) Notification Prior to Performance of Activity. An operator shall notify the Supervisor prior to performing any of the following activities:

   1. (a) Setting surface casing, see Rule 400-3-4-.03(1);
   2. (b) Running intermediate or production casing, see Rule 400-3-4-.03(1);
   3. (c) Perforating or slotting casing, see Rule 400-3-4-.03(1);
   4. (d) Drillstem testing, see Rule 400-3-4-.03(1);
   5. (e) Wireline logging or surveying, see Rule 400-3-4-.03(1);
   6. (f) Coring, see Rule 400-3-4-.03(1);
   7. (g) Pressure testing, see Rule 400-3-4-.09(4) or Rule 400-4-2-.01(2)(d); and
   8. (h) Swabbing and cleaning wells, see Rule 400-3-5-.02.
2. (2) Witness of Activities. The Supervisor may send a duly authorized representative to the location to witness activities in section (1) above.

3. (3) Notification Subsequent to Occurrence of Activity. An operator shall notify the Supervisor when the following occurs:

   1. (a) Sale, assignment, or acquisition of any well and associated facilities, see Rule 400-3-2-.05;
   2. (b) Loss of a radioactive logging source, see Rule 400-3-4-.05(1); and
   3. (c) Fire, spill, leak, or blow out, see Rule 400-3-8-.01.

Author: State Oil and Gas Board

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-17-1, et seq.

Editor’s Note: See history note at end of chapter.

History: Filed August 7, 1984. Amended: Filed March 11, 1986. Repealed and New Rule:Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.