Rule 391-3-12-.05. Drilling Standards

The applicable recommended practices of the American Petroleum Institute in drilling, casing, cementing, well testing and the like shall be followed where practicable. When drilling into a structure suspected of holding gas, blow out preventers shall be used.

Authority: Ga. Code 93-809; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015 et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Drilling Standards" was filed and effective on July 20, 1965 as 390-3-.05 (Rule and Regulations of the Department of Mines, Mining and Geology.)

Amended: Rule renumbered as 391-3-12-.05. Filed December 22, 1980; effective January 11, 1981.