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OSHA - Wyoming Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Servicing, Special Servicing, Completion and Plugging, and Abandoning of Wells

Chapter 8: Well Control Operations and Blowout Protection Equipment

Effective Date: 11/07/2025 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 053.0031.8.11072025

Chapter 8

Well Control Operations and Blowout Protection Equipment

Section 1. Well Control. Well control shall be maintained as needed for the type of operation pursuant to the American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 49 (2013) for Well Control Operations as it applies to their operation.

Section 2. Blowout Protection Equipment.

(a) While a well is being drilled, tested, completed, reconditioned, or is otherwise being worked on, blowout prevention equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with recognized standards and shall be reasonably adequate

(b) CBMNG drilling shall require the use of well pressure control equipment specifically designed and manufactured for such use.