reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2443 - Hydrogeological investigation

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2443.
(1)
				  Unless tertiary containment is installed at a surface facility constructed
				  after the effective date of these rules, as provided in R 299.2445(1)(b), a
				  permittee shall file results of a hydrogeological investigation of the surface
				  facility area with the supervisor of mineral wells. The hydrogeological
				  investigation shall include all of the following:
(a) Water quality sampling and analysis for
				  the following parameters:
(i) Specific
				  conductance as an indication of the dissolved solids.
(ii) The concentrations of the following
				  parameters for chemical balance and indicators for comparison of water quality:
(A) Cations.
(B) Anions.
(C) Total chloride.
(D) Hardness.
(E) Ph.
(F) Total dissolved solids.
(G) Temperature.
(iii) Additional groundwater quality
				  parameters required on a case-by-case basis if the parameters can be justified
				  on the basis of any 1 of the following criteria:
(A) The parameters may cause degradation in
				  usable aquifers and are present or likely to be present in the liquids handled
				  at the surface facility.
(B) The
				  parameters can demonstrate that a discharge to a usable aquifer is
				  occurring.
(C) The parameters can
				  be used to define the existing or local background groundwater
				  quality.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2444 - Secondary containment required

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2444. A permittee shall provide for secondary
					 containment at a wellhead, pump jack, and surface facility installed after the
					 effective date of these rules, for either disposal, brine production or
					 storage, or converted to disposal, brine production or storage after the
					 effective date of these rules. Measures to ensure secondary containment shall
					 be as provided in R 299.2445 to R 299.2450.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2445 - Groundwater monitoring system

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2445.
(1) The
				  supervisor of mineral wells may require a surface facility installed or
				  substantially modified after the effective date of these rules to have 1 of the
				  following monitoring systems to detect leakage from secondary containment
				  areas:
(a) A minimum of 1 groundwater
				  monitoring well downgradient, which is in close proximity to all secondary
				  containment areas and completed at depths as specified in the hydrogeological
				  investigation, so as to intercept any discharge from the secondary containment
				  area to groundwater contained in a usable aquifer.
(b) Tertiary containment underlying the
				  secondary containment which shall be constructed and sealed in a manner to
				  capture any waste product, stored product or brine that may leak or seep
				  through the secondary containment. A layer of permeable material and a
				  monitoring tube shall be placed between the secondary and tertiary containment
				  to allow monitoring to determine the presence of any leakage or seepage through
				  the secondary containment.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2446 - Secondary containment; general requirements

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2446. Secondary containment measures at a wellhead or
					 surface facility shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) The sidewalls and floor of a secondary
				  containment area shall be constructed and sealed in a manner to prevent the
				  seepage of waste product, stored product, or brine into the surrounding soils,
				  surface waters, or groundwater.
(b)
				  Dikes or firewalls shall be maintained and the enclosure kept free of waste
				  products, stored products, tank bottoms, brine, water, vegetation, debris, and
				  any flammable or combustible material.
(c) The containment volume shall be the
				  larger of 11% of the total capacity of all vessels or 111% of the capacity of
				  the largest vessel located in a secondary containment area. For the purposes of
				  this subdivision, the largest vessel is either the largest single vessel or
				  those vessels connected in such a way to allow unrestricted gravity flow from
				  vessel to vessel.
(d) A permittee
				  shall install an automatic surface facility shutdown system if the facility has
				  a through put of liquids in a 24-hour period that exceeds the containment
				  volume of the secondary containment area. The automatic shutdown system shall
				  be designed to prevent liquids from overflowing the secondary containment area.
				  A surface facility shall be exempt from the requirement of an automatic
				  shutdown system if the facility has staff present while operating and is
				  equipped with alarm systems on the storage tank or tanks.
(e) All transfer and injection pumps shall
				  have leak containment constructed to prevent the seepage of any liquids moved
				  by the pump or any lubricating oils into the surrounding soils, surface waters,
				  or groundwater.
(f) Wellheads and
				  flare stacks shall have secondary containment and spill containment areas
				  constructed in a manner to prevent the seepage of waste product, stored
				  product, or brine into the surrounding soils, surface waters, or groundwater.
				  Secondary containment at the wellhead shall be constructed in a manner to
				  capture leakage of liquid that may occur. In addition, if the wellhead is
				  equipped with a pump jack utilizing a gasoline or diesel-powered engine, then
				  the engine shall also have secondary containment that is sufficient to prevent
				  the seepage of any machine oils or fuels into the surrounding soils, surface
				  waters, or groundwater.
(g) A
				  permittee shall keep secondary containment areas free of standing liquid. All
				  spills in a secondary containment area shall be pumped up within 48 hours of
				  discovering the spill.
(h) A
				  permittee shall submit for the supervisor of mineral wells' approval, a plan
				  for inspections and monitoring of active wells and surface
				  facilities.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2447 - Secondary containment; vessels

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2447.
(1) A
				  vessel at a surface facility shall be elevated and placed on impervious pads or
				  constructed so that any leakage can be easily detected.
A vessel that is to be used on-site for 30 days or less
					 shall, at a minimum, be placed on leak-resistant material installed in a manner
					 to contain spills or leaks.
(2) A waste product, stored product, or brine
				  storage vessel shall be located in a secondary containment area.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2448 - Secondary containment; loading and unloading areas

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2448.
(1) A
				  truck loading and unloading area located outside of a secondary containment
				  area shall be constructed and sealed in a manner that prevents the seepage of
				  waste product, stored product, or brine into the surrounding soils, surface
				  waters, or groundwater. In addition, a ramp shall be constructed to contain any
				  leakage from transfer operations at the vehicle being loaded or unloaded. The
				  ramp area shall contain a sump and be connected to a secondary containment area
				  so that any spillage drains into the sump and into the secondary containment
				  area. The spill containment ramp and sump shall have a combined capacity of not
				  less than 1,000 gallons.
(2) Sumps
				  shall be constructed of materials impervious to the waste product, stored
				  product, and brine and resistant to damage and deterioration during use. Sumps
				  shall be connected to the ramp area and the secondary containment area in a
				  manner that prevents leakage.
(3)
				  All loading and unloading facility transfer lines that are not in use shall be
				  secured to prevent spillage. A shutoff valve shall be installed at the truck
				  connect point and at the storage vessels. All shutoff valves shall be left in a
				  normally closed position.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2449 - Secondary containment; piping

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2449. All piping at a surface facility shall be routed
					 above the ground and kept within the secondary containment area where
					 practical. Piping that cannot be routed above the ground shall have its
					 location marked with posts or with other location-identifying markers approved
					 by the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the
					 supervisor of mineral wells so that the buried piping can be easily
					 located.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2450 - Secondary containment; certification

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2450. Upon completion of the construction of a surface
					 facility, but before its use, a permittee of a well shall certify to the
					 supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of
					 mineral wells that the secondary containment area is constructed according to
					 the approved plan. Following advance notice, the supervisor of mineral wells
					 may require an inspection of a surface facility before it is put into service.
					 If an inspection is required it shall be conducted within 5 business days of
					 the receipt of certification.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2451 - Access to surface facilities

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2451. A permittee of a well shall provide a right of
					 entry to a surface facility for monitoring to the supervisor of mineral wells
					 or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral
					 wells.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2452 - Safety measures

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2452. If hazards to life or property, or both, exist,
					 then a permittee of a well shall post safety signs in conspicuous places around
					 the well or surface facility. The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized
					 representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may require the installation
					 of fences, gates, or other safety measures.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2453 - Use of unlined pits prohibited

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2453. A permittee of a well shall not use unlined
					 earthen pits to collect waste products, stored products, brine, or tank
					 bottoms.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2454 - Cleanup and disposal of losses

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2454.
(1) A
				  permittee of a well shall begin cleanup of losses of waste products, stored
				  products or brine from wells, flow lines, and associated surface facilities as
				  soon as possible but no later than within 24 hours of discovering the
				  loss.
(2) Disposal of losses from
				  wells, flow lines, and associated surface facilities shall be in a manner
				  consistent with these rules and all applicable state and federal laws and
				  regulations.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2455 - Notice of serious accident; reporting

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2455.
(1) A
				  person shall notify the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized
				  representative of the supervisor of mineral wells of a serious accident that
				  has caused or may cause waste. The notification shall be made by telephone as
				  soon as possible but no more than 8 hours after discovery of the accident, and
				  shall give the particulars of the accident. A detailed written report shall be
				  submitted to the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of
				  the supervisor of mineral wells within 15 days of the accident.
(2) If a person cannot contact the supervisor
				  of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral
				  wells after an accident, then the person shall immediately telephone the
				  pollution emergency alerting system.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2456 - Reporting of losses and spills

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2456.
(1) A
				  permittee shall report a loss outside of a secondary containment area of more
				  than 110 gallons of brine or nonhazardous substance from a surface facility or
				  pipeline to the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the
				  supervisor of mineral wells by telephone or in person within 24 hours of its
				  discovery. The supervisor of mineral wells may require a permittee to submit a
				  written report of the loss and remedial actions taken.
(2) A report of a loss or spill outside of a
				  secondary containment area of less than 110 gallons of brine or nonhazardous
				  substances is not required if the loss or spill is cleaned up within 24 hours
				  of the discovery.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2457 - Smoking and open flame restrictions

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2457. A permittee of a well shall ensure that smoking
					 and open flames shall not occur where waste products or stored products
					 constitute a hazard of fire or explosion.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2458 - Identification of wells and surface facilities

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2458. A permittee of a well shall ensure that a well
					 is identified by a sign which is posted in a conspicuous place and which is not
					 more than 20 feet from the well. A sign shall be durably constructed, be kept
					 in good condition, and the lettering shall be not less than 1 &frac12
					 inches high and legible under normal conditions at a distance of 25 feet. A
					 sign shall show all of the following information:
(a) The permit number.
(b) The name of the permittee.
(c) The name of the lease and well
				  number.
(d) The well location by
				  quarter-quarter-quarter section, township, and range or street
				  address.
(e) An emergency telephone
				  number.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2459 - Line markers for brine pipelines

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2459.
(1) If
				  a pipeline conveys liquids to or from a well located outside the perimeter of a
				  manufacturing plant, it is subject to the provisions of this rule.
(2) Except as provided in subrule (3) of this
				  rule, a marker shall be placed and maintained as close as practical over each
				  buried brine pipeline, as follows:
(a) At each
				  crossing of a public road and railroad.
(b) When necessary to identify the location
				  of the brine pipeline to reduce the possibility of damage or
				  interference.
(c) At the point of
				  crossing of or under waterways and other bodies of water.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2460 - Pipelines; records

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2460. A permittee shall keep records covering each
					 leak discovered, repair made, pipeline break, pipeline patrol, and inspection
					 for as long as the segment of pipeline involved remains in
					 service.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2461 - Purging, removal, and abandonment of lines and vessels

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2461. A permittee of a well shall remove all flow
					 lines and vessels, including tanks, if the flow lines or vessels are not used
					 for 1 year and shall provide notification of the removal to the supervisor of
					 mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells.
					 The supervisor of mineral wells may allow a line to be purged and abandoned in
					 place upon written application from a permittee. The supervisor of mineral
					 wells may grant an exception to this rule upon written
					 application.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2462 - Existing facilities; maintenance

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2462.
(1) A
				  permittee of a well shall maintain all existing dikes or fire walls installed
				  before the effective date of these rules, and shall keep the reservoir free of
				  oil, emulsions, waste products, stored products, tank bottoms, brine, water,
				  vegetation, debris, or any flammable or combustible material.
(2) The supervisor of mineral wells or
				  authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may require
				  surface facilities constructed before the effective date of these rules to be
				  upgraded to meet secondary containment requirements of this part if the
				  facility is substantially modified or if losses have resulted in
				  pollution.
(3) Before any
				  modification of a secondary containment area, other than routine maintenance, a
				  permittee of a well shall notify the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized
				  representative of the supervisor of mineral wells in writing. The notification
				  shall include a modified secondary containment plan reflecting the proposed
				  changes. A permittee shall receive approval from the supervisor of mineral
				  wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells before
				  making the modification. The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized
				  representative of the supervisor of mineral wells shall approve or deny the
				  request within 11 days of receipt of the request. The supervisor of mineral
				  wells may require an inspection of the modified secondary containment area
				  before it is returned to service.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 11 - WELL SITES; SURFACE FACILITIES; FLOW LINES › Section R. 299.2463 - Nuisance odors

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2463. A person may not cause a nuisance odor in the
					 exploration for, development, production, handling, or use of brine, or in the
					 operation of disposal or storage wells. If the supervisor of mineral wells or
					 authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells receives 1 or more
					 complaints of odor resulting from a well or surface facility operations, then
					 the supervisor of mineral wells may require a permittee to suspend operations.
					 If the nuisance odor is caused by hydrogen sulfide, the provisions of R
					 299.2461 shall apply. The supervisor of mineral wells may require a permittee
					 to submit an odor abatement program to the supervisor of mineral wells with a
					 timetable for implementing the program. Within 60 days of receipt, the
					 supervisor of mineral wells shall determine if the odor abatement program is
					 feasible and may approve the program.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2471 - Determination by the supervisor of mineral wells

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2471.
(1) An
				  applicant for a permit to drill and operate shall note on the application for a
				  permit to drill and operate whether a proposed well is likely to encounter
				  hydrogen sulfide during drilling and completion operations.
(2) A permittee shall note on an application
				  for change of well status under R 299.2384 if a proposed change of well status
				  is likely to result in hydrogen sulfide production.
(3) The supervisor of mineral wells or
				  authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells shall make a final
				  determination whether a proposed well is likely to encounter hydrogen sulfide
				  during drilling, completion, or rework operations.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2472 - Applicability of rules

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2472.
(1) If
				  the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor
				  of mineral wells determines a proposed well is likely to encounter hydrogen
				  sulfide during drilling, change of well status, or repair operations and that
				  the uncontrolled release of the hydrogen sulfide will pose a threat to public
				  safety, the well shall be subject to the provisions of R 299.2473 to R 299.2483
				  and R 299.2489.
(2) If the
				  supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of
				  mineral wells determines a proposed well is likely to encounter hydrogen
				  sulfide during completion operations, and that the uncontrolled release of the
				  hydrogen sulfide will pose a threat to public safety, the well will be subject
				  to the provisions of R 299.2484 to R 299.2488.
(3) If a well is completed for production
				  from a hydrogen sulfide-bearing stratum and the uncontrolled release of the
				  hydrogen sulfide causes a nuisance odor, then the supervisor of mineral wells
				  may require the permittee to implement the provisions of R 299.2478 and R
				  299.2485 to R 299.2490.
(4) If a
				  well does not encounter hydrogen sulfide during drilling, rework, or completion
				  operations, or if hydrogen-sulfide-producing strata are isolated behind casing,
				  then it shall no longer be subject to the provisions of this part.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2473 - Metallic component standards

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2473. A permittee of a well shall ensure that metallic
					 components installed during the course of drilling, completing, testing,
					 producing, repair, rework, or servicing operations after the effective date of
					 these rules, where applicable, are in compliance with or exceed the standards
					 for use in a hydrogen sulfide environment set forth in the nace standard
					 MR0175-2000, 2000 edition, entitled "Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic
					 Material for Oil Field Equipment," which is adopted by reference in these
					 rules. Copies may be inspected at the Lansing Office or Field Offices of the
					 Geological and Land Management Division of the Department of Environmental
					 Quality. Copies may be obtained from the Michigan Department of Environmental
					 Quality, Geological and Land
Management Division, P.O. Box 30256, Lansing, Michigan
					 48909, at a cost as of the time of adoption of these rules of $50.00 each, and
					 from the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, P.O. Box 218340, Houston,
					 Texas 77218, at a cost as of the time of adoption of these rules of $50.00
					 each.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2474 - Location of wells

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2474. In addition to the setback distances specified
					 in R 299.2341, a well shall be located not less than 300 feet from existing
					 areas maintained for public recreation, or the edge of the traveled portion of
					 an existing interstate, United States, or state highway.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2475 - Training

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2475.
(1) A
				  permittee of a well shall ensure that all agents, employees, or other
				  representatives of the permittee who are involved in drilling, completing,
				  testing, producing, repair, rework, or servicing operations have received
				  training from persons qualified in hydrogen sulfide safety. The training shall
				  include all of the following matters:
(a) The
				  physical properties and physiological effects of hydrogen sulfide.
(b) The effects of hydrogen sulfide on metals
				  and elastomers.
(c) Emergency
				  escape procedures.
(d) The location
				  and proper use of safety equipment.
(e) The locations of primary and secondary
				  briefing areas.
(f) The location
				  and operation of the hydrogen sulfide detection and warning system.
(g) The corrective actions, shut-in
				  procedures, well ignition procedures, and procedures for notifying off-site
				  public authorities listed in the contingency plan to be followed in an
				  emergency.
(h) The contents of the
				  permittee's contingency plan.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2476 - Securing of nonproducing wells

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2476. A permittee of a nonproducing well subject to R
					 299.2472 shall ensure that the well is secured to prevent a person other than
					 authorized personnel from opening the well.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2477 - Warning signs; specifications

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2477. A permittee of a well shall ensure that warning
					 signs have letters that are not less than 1 &frac12 inches in height and
					 that are legible under normal conditions at a distance of 25
					 feet.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2478 - Contingency plans for drilling

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2478.
(1) A
				  contingency plan for drilling shall be prepared by the applicant to provide an
				  organized plan of action for alerting and protecting personnel at the well site
				  and the public in the event of an emergency involving release of hydrogen
				  sulfide gas. The contingency plan for drilling shall consist of 2
				  parts.
(2) Part 1 of the plan shall
				  contain the general procedures that shall be followed in an emergency involving
				  the possible release of hydrogen sulfide into the atmosphere and shall include
				  both of the following sections:
(a) A section
				  that lists, by title, personnel to be contacted and their duties and
				  responsibilities. The list shall also include a delegation of duties and
				  responsibilities and shall specify who is responsible for ordering ignition of
				  the well if necessary. The list shall be kept current by the applicant or
				  permittee.
(b) A section that
				  contains all of the following information:
(i)
				  The emergency circumstances that cause the plan to be put into
				  operation.
(ii) The initial
				  procedures to be followed if the plan is activated.
(iii) The actions to be taken to ensure that
				  all personnel known to be on the location are accounted for and that
				  nonessential personnel shall be safely removed.
(iv) The actions to be taken to restrict
				  access of nonessential personnel to the location.
(v) The procedure for notifying the general
				  public, public authorities, as listed in the contingency plan, and safety
				  agencies in the event of an emergency.
(vi) If evacuation of the public is
				  necessary, the procedure for conducting the evacuation.
(vii) The procedures for igniting the
				  well.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2479 - Compliance with rules; time

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2479. A permittee of a well subject to R 299.2472
					 shall comply with R 299.2480 to R 299.2483 not later than the time at which
					 drilling reaches a depth of 500 feet above the projected top of the geological
					 stratum suspected by a permittee or the supervisor of mineral wells or
					 authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells to contain
					 hydrogen sulfide. Compliance shall continue until all formations or strata
					 suspected to contain hydrogen sulfide are cased off, plugged, or drilled and
					 demonstrated not to be productive of hydrogen sulfide.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2480 - Briefing areas

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2480.
(1) A
				  permittee of a well shall establish primary and secondary briefing areas at the
				  drilling site. A permittee shall ensure that safety equipment is located at the
				  upwind briefing area.
(2) The
				  supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of
				  mineral wells may require safety equipment, in addition to that listed in R
				  299.2304(k), if necessary for the safety of the public or the
				  workers.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2481 - Emergency preparedness coordinator; contact by permittee

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2481. A permittee of a well shall notify the
					 appropriate emergency preparedness coordinator not less than 24 hours before
					 the commencement of drilling. The permittee shall retain proof of notification
					 and shall make the proof available to the supervisor of mineral wells upon
					 request. The notification shall contain all of the following
					 information:
(a) The location of the
				  drilling site.
(b) The fact that
				  the well is expected to encounter hydrogen sulfide.
(c) The fact that a contingency plan is
				  available on-site.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2482 - Wind direction indicators

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2482. A permittee of a well shall install wind
					 direction indicators at the drilling site. The wind direction indicators shall
					 be visible from all normal work stations within the drilling
					 site.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2483 - Equipment; electric or mechanical fan; hydrogen sulfide detection and warning system; emergency escape self-contained breathing apparatus; rig floor ventilation

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2483.
(1) A
				  permittee of a well shall install a hydrogen sulfide detection and warning
				  system that activates audible and visual alarms if hydrogen sulfide is
				  detected. Visual alarms shall be activated if a hydrogen sulfide concentration
				  of 11 ppm is detected. Audible alarms shall be activated if a hydrogen sulfide
				  concentration of 20 ppm is detected.
(2) A permittee of a well shall locate
				  hydrogen sulfide sensors as follows:
(a) For
				  rotary rigs, at all of the following locations:
(i) The shale shaker or at the point of first
				  release of gas from the returning stream of drilling fluid.
(ii) On the rig floor.
(iii) In the substructure.
(iv) At the mud hopper.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2484 - Initial testing

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2484.
(1)
				  When initial testing of a well subject to R 299.2472(2) is performed, a
				  permittee of a well shall comply with all of the following requirements not
				  later than the start of testing if permanent surface facilities have not been
				  installed:
(a) One or more wind direction
				  indicators shall be installed and shall be visible from all normal work
				  stations within the test site.
(b)
				  The supervisor of mineral wells may require installation of an incinerator or
				  flare for the purpose of burning all gas and stock tank vapor produced during
				  the test. The incinerator or flare shall be equipped with a continuous pilot
				  light or a pilot light outage detector that has an automatic reignition system.
				  The incinerator or flare shall be located not less than 75 feet from the
				  wellhead and test tanks and shall be positioned so that the prevailing winds
				  carry the combustion products away from the site. A flashback prevention system
				  shall be installed between the incinerator or flare and the test
				  tanks.
(c) All of the following
				  equipment shall be located at the test site:
(i) Not less than 2 self-contained,
				  pressure-demand breathing apparatus that have a 30?minute air supply.
(ii) A first aid kit.
(iii) A portable electronic hydrogen sulfide
				  detector.
(iv) An emergency escape
				  self-contained breathing apparatus for each member of the test crew.
(v) The supervisor of mineral wells or
				  authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may require the
				  use of safety equipment, in addition to the equipment listed in R 299.2304(a),
				  if necessary for the safety of the public.
(d) If required by the supervisor of mineral
				  wells, warning signs that have the word "danger" or "caution" followed by the
				  words "poison gas" shall be posted at the entrances to all access
				  roads.
(e) The supervisor of
				  mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells
				  shall be notified of the expected start-up date of the initial test.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2485 - Fluid analyses

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2485. The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized
					 representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may require gas and brine
					 analyses to determine hydrogen sulfide concentration. A permittee of a well
					 shall report, in writing, the results of a gas and brine analysis to the
					 supervisor of mineral wells within 45 days of the date of the analysis. The
					 report shall state the methods of sampling and analysis used.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2486 - Vessels used for storing brine; equipment requirements

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2486. A vessel which is located at a well that is used
					 for the storage of brine is subject to all of the following
					 requirements:
(a) A permittee shall
				  install a sealing, pressure-vacuum-type hatch, except that a
				  pressure-vacuum-type hatch is not required on a storage vessel if the venting
				  of vapor to the atmosphere is permitted under subdivision (c) of this rule. A
				  hatch shall be kept closed when a tank is not being gauged.
(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c) of
				  this rule, a permittee shall install a vent line for conveying released gasses
				  and vapors to an incinerator, flare, vapor recovery system, or other system
				  designed to prevent release of hydrogen sulfide to the atmosphere. A flashback
				  prevention system shall be installed on the line between a vessel and an
				  incinerator or flare. If a vapor recovery or other system is used, then a flare
				  or incinerator shall be available for emergency use.
(c) A vessel may be vented to the atmosphere
				  if the vent is located not less than 11 feet above the tank top and if the
				  opening of the vent is within the diked area or not less than 20 feet above the
				  ground if the opening of the vent is outside the diked area, and venting does
				  not result in a nuisance odor.
(d)
				  A permittee of a well shall install a fence around the vessel. The fence shall
				  have a gate and be located not less than 20 feet from the base of a storage
				  vessel. A permittee shall ensure that warning signs with the word "danger" or
				  "caution" followed by the words "poison gas" are installed on all sides of the
				  fence. If the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the
				  supervisor of mineral wells finds that a threat to the public safety exists due
				  to emissions of sulfur-bearing gas or vapor, then fencing other than that
				  specified in R 299.2302(q) may be required.
(e) The supervisor of mineral wells may
				  require the use of a tank gauging system that does not require the opening of
				  the tank hatches if a verified chronic nuisance odor results from tank
				  gauging.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2487 - Incinerators and flares; equipment and design requirements; additional requirements

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2487.
(1) A
				  permittee of a well shall ensure that an incinerator or flare installed
				  pursuant to R 299.2484(1)(b) or R 299.2486(b) is designed and equipped to
				  prevent the release of unburned gas to the atmosphere. If the daily volume of
				  gas handled by the incinerator or flare contains 28 pounds or more of hydrogen
				  sulfide, then a permittee shall ensure that the incinerator or flare is
				  equipped with a mechanism that operates upon failure of the pilot light to shut
				  off the flow of fluid from the wellhead.
(2) A permittee of a well subject to this
				  part shall install a fence around an incinerator or flare as required by R
				  299.2486(d). A fence shall be located not less than 20 feet from the base of
				  the incinerator or flare. A permittee of a well shall ensure that warning signs
				  that have the word "danger" or "caution" followed by the words "poison gas" are
				  posted on all sides of the fence. If the supervisor of mineral wells or
				  authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells finds that a
				  threat to the public safety still exists due to emissions of the incinerator or
				  flare, then fencing other than that specified R 299.2302(q) may be
				  required.
(3) If the supervisor of
				  mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells
				  finds that a threat to the public health or safety exists due to the emission
				  of sulfur-bearing gasses or vapors, then a flare stack or incinerator stack
				  that is more than 20 feet high, as specified in R 299.2302(s) and R
				  299.2303(e), may be required.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2488 - Vehicle loading racks; vapor return lines required; vapor vent lines permitted

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2488.
(1)
				  Truck vapor return lines are required on the loading racks of the surface
				  facilities and shall be utilized when hydrogen sulfide-bearing brine is loaded
				  into the truck, except as provided in this rule.
(2) Truck vapor vent lines are permitted if
				  the point of emission is not less than 75 feet from the loading rack and not
				  less than 300 feet from an existing recorded fresh water well or reasonably
				  identifiable fresh water well used for human consumption or an existing
				  structure used for public or private occupancy. The allowance for truck vapor
				  vent lines may be rescinded in specific cases if the supervisor of mineral
				  wells or authorized representative of the supervisor of mineral wells
				  determines that nuisance odors are caused by the use of the vent
				  lines.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2489 - Servicing; requirements

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2489. Before beginning an operation that requires
					 removing the seal between the tubing and production casing, a permittee of a
					 well shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Blowout prevention equipment shall be
				  sized to accommodate the tubing and rework drill pipe shall be installed and
				  tested.
(b) Primary and secondary
				  briefing areas shall be established.
(c) The same safety equipment that is
				  required under R 299.2304(a) is required. Safety equipment shall be located at
				  the upwind briefing areas. The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized
				  representative of the supervisor of mineral wells may require the use of safety
				  equipment, in addition to the equipment listed in R 299.2304(a), if the
				  equipment is necessary for public safety.
(d) An electric or mechanical fan shall be
				  located at the well site. The fan shall be operated constantly during the
				  operation to keep the wellhead area free from gas if natural ventilation is
				  inadequate.
(e) A hydrogen sulfide
				  detection and warning system shall be installed and have the detector located
				  downwind from the well or in the direction in which the fan is blowing. The
				  detection and warning system shall activate visual alarms if a hydrogen sulfide
				  concentration of 11 ppm is detected. Audible alarms shall be activated if a
				  hydrogen sulfide concentration of 20 ppm is detected.
(f) Signs that have the word "danger" or
				  "caution" followed by the words "poison gas" shall be installed at the
				  entrances of all access roads.
(g)
				  The supervisor of mineral wells or authorized representative of the supervisor
				  of mineral wells shall be notified before the start of servicing
				  operations.
(h) A revised and
				  updated contingency plan shall be at the well site and shall be reviewed with
				  all workers.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2490 - Nuisance odor prohibited

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2490. A person shall not cause a nuisance odor in the
					 exploration for, development, production, handling, or use of brine, or in the
					 operation of disposal or storage wells.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 12 - HYDROGEN SULFIDE MANAGEMENT › Section R. 299.2491 - Demonstration of hydrogen sulfide concentration

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2491. If a well or its associated surface facilities
					 produce hydrogen sulfide and the supervisor of mineral wells or authorized
					 representative of the supervisor of mineral wells receives 1 or more complaints
					 of odor regarding the facility, then the supervisor may require the permittee
					 of a well to demonstrate that the concentration of hydrogen sulfide at the
					 location of a complaint is less than 0.2 ppm for a 1 hour time-weighted
					 average, using a method acceptable to the supervisor.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Environmental Quality › Oil, Gas & Minerals Division › Mineral Wells › Part 13 - HEARINGS › Section R. 299.2501 - Hearing; purpose; scheduling; request or petition generally

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2501. Hearings may be held to receive evidence
					 pertaining to the need or desirability of an action or an order by the
					 supervisor of mineral wells. A hearing may be scheduled at the initiative of
					 the supervisor of mineral wells or by the supervisor of mineral wells upon the
					 receipt of a petition, which is properly filed as specified in R 299.2502, from
					 an owner, permittee, lessee, lessor, or other person who establishes to the
					 satisfaction of the supervisor of mineral wells that he or she has an interest
					 in the matter proposed for hearing.