You must ensure proper installation of casing in the subsea wellhead or liner in the liner hanger.
- (a) You must ensure that the latching mechanisms or lock down mechanisms are engaged upon successfully installing the casing string.
- (b) If you run a liner that has a latching mechanism or lock down mechanism, you must ensure that the latching mechanisms or lock down mechanisms are engaged upon successfully installing the liner.
(c) You must perform a pressure test on the casing seal assembly to ensure proper installation of casing or liner. You must perform this test for the intermediate and production casing strings or liners.
- (1) You must submit for approval with your APD, test procedures and criteria for a successful test.
- (2) You must document all your test results and make them available to BSEE upon request.
[81 FR 26019, Apr. 29, 2016, as amended at 84 FR 21974, May 15, 2019]