(a) You must equip all new dry tree completions (perforated but not placed on production) and completions that are shut-in for a period of 6 months with one of the following:
- (1) A pump-through-type tubing plug;
- (2) A surface-controlled SSSV, provided the surface control has been rendered inoperative; or
- (3) An injection valve capable of preventing backflow.
- (b) When warranted by conditions such as permafrost, unstable bottom conditions, hydrate formation, and paraffin problems, the District Manager must approve the setting depth of the subsurface safety device for a shut-in well on a case-by-case basis.