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ReScanned III IIIIIIIIIII IIIII BY: Angela Date: /s/ Comments about this file: Quality Checked III (IIIII III (III III • 20 AAC 25.040 WELL IDENTIFICATION 20 AAC 25.287 WELL CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELINE OPERATIONS 20 AAC 25.990 DEFINITIONS 1. February 20, 2013 Notice of public hearing; affidavits of publication, email distribution, and mailings 2. February 22, 2013 Regulations File Opening Re: 20 AAC 25.040, .287, and .990: AOGCC: Well Identification and Well Control Requirements for Wireline Operations 3. -------------------- Comments 4. April 18, 2013 Regulation drafts 5. April 18, 2013 Public hearing transcript and sign -in sheet 6. August 7, 2013 Regulation drafts 7. August 7, 2013 Public meeting transcript and sign -in sheet 8. August 12, 2013 Final regulation package 20 AAC 25.040 WELL IDENTIFICATION 20 AAC 25.287 WELL CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELINE OPERATIONS 20 AAC 25.990 DEFINITIONS • Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor State Capitol »_ Juneau, Alaska 99811' 907.465,3520 465,5400 Fax WWW.LTGOV.ALASKA.GOV OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ALASKA MEMORANDUM TO: Mike Barnhill, AAC Contact Department of Administration FROM: Scott Meriwether Special Assistant 907.465.3509 DATE: October 16, 2013 530 West 7`h Ave, Suite 1700 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 907.269.7460 269.0263 LT.GOVERNOR c@ALASKA.GOV RE: Filed Permanent Regulations: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission AOCGG Regulations re: Well Identification and Well Control Requirements for Wireline Operations: 20 AAC 25.040; 20 AAC 25.287; 20 AAC 25.900 Attorney General File: Regulation Filed: Effective Date: Print: JU2013200087 10/4/2013 11/3/2013 208, January 2014 cc with enclosures: Linda Miller, Department of Law Jim Pound, Administrative .Regulation Review Committee Judy Herndon, LexisNexis 0 w2013200087 � ORDER CERTIFYING THE CHANGES TO REGULATIONS OF ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION The attached 3 pages of regulations, dealing with modification of well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, is certified to be a correct copy of the regulation changes that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission adopted at its April 18, 2013 public hearing, under the authority of AS 31.05.030 and after compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62), specifically including notice under AS 44.62.190 and 44,62.200 and opportunity for public comment under AS 44.62.210. This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation. On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being taken. Although no public comments were received, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being taken. The regulation changes described in this order take effect on the 30th day after they have been filed by the lieutenant governor, as provided in AS 44.62.180, DATE: Z Anchorage, Alaslca Cathy P Foerster Chair, Commissioner FILING CERTIFICATION I, Mead Treadwell, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on Oe- "V' 'U 1.3 at .m., I filed the attached regulations according to the provisions of AS 44-62.040 - 44.62.120. Lieutenant Governor Effective: I oe w�_"f L Y Register: aV,u``" 20 r'( flsl, • Register / �o�r�koti 2014 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS ----- 20 AAC 25.040(a)(1) is amended to read: (1) name of the well or primary wellbore agnated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005(f) for the well drilled from the surface location; 20 AAC 25.040 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (d) For wells with more than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multi -branch completion) the primary wellbore will require compliance with (a)(1) — (6) of this section. Individual branch details as specified by (a)(1) — (6) of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request. The wellhead sign must include the sufFi4a19' in the wellname indicating multiple active wellbores are present. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register l 52); am, l (/ 3 /ZLf�Register 20$) Authority: AS 31.05.030 20 AAC 25.287(c) is amended to read: (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. [HOWEVER, THE RATED WORKING PRESSURE OF AN ANNULAR TYPE PREVENTER NEED NOT EXCEED 5,000 PSI.] 3 M-- 20 AAC 25.287(d)(1) is amended to read: 0 ,p tit ,ffV) Register2og 2014 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seal<s,'following rebuild, the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, [AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTION PRESSURE -TESTED,] using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface ....._.,.._".. _......_..._.._� pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; RfFf' 13, Register 26� Authority: AS 31.05.030 0 i r{, V6:, 7j#�'17j Register e,330. A_v: }-- 2014 • MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.990(74) is amended to read: n) (74) (..'w.ell branch" -means that portion of a well drilled below the structural or conductor casing to access a given objective in a well with more than one bottom -hole location zl_ or whose bottom -hole location is being or has been changed by plugging back and redrilling; welllwith multiple branches must feed into a_ designated primary wellbore, 20 AAC 25.990 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: N-*s¢hi'lglrr' .. (76) ("�rimary wellbord'-,means the active wellbore that is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional permitted branches are drill ' "�)n the case of a sidetracked well, the new wellbore becomes the primary wellbore. (Eff. 1.1./7/99, Register 1$2j am 1.15/2006, Register 177; am 9/30/2010, Register 195; am I /3 / 2013, Register 209 ) Authority: AS 31.05.030 AS 41.06.005 AS 41.06.035 AS 41.06.040 • • MEMORANDUM To: The Honorable Cathy Foerster Chair, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission From: Deborah E. Behr Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney Legislation and Regulations Section State of Alaska Department of Law Date: October 2, 2013 File No.: JU2013200087 Tel. No.: 465-3600 RECEIVED OCT 0 7 2013 AOGG Re: AOGCC Regulations re: Well Identification and Well Control Requirements for Wireline Operations (20 AAC 25.040; 20 AAC 25.287; 20 AAC 25.900) (Revised) Under AS 44.62.060, we have reviewed the attached regulation changes by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and approve the changes for filing by the lieutenant governor. A duplicate original of the memorandum dated September 26, 2013, was previously furnished to the lieutenant governor, along with the three pages of regulations and the related documents. You might wish to contact the lieutenant governor's office to confirm the filing date and effective date of the attached regulations changes. The February 22, 2013, public notice and the August 12, 2013, adoption order both state that this action is not expected to require an increased appropriation; therefore, a fiscal note under AS 44.62.195 is not required. In accordance with AS 44.62.125(b)(6), some corrections have been made in the regulations as shown on the attached copy. This is a revised memorandum correcting the public notice and adoption order dates referenced in the memorandum sent to you dated September 26, 2013. A duplicate original of this revised memorandum is being furnished to the lieutenant governor. DEB/pav cc w/enc.: Jody Colombie, Special Assistant Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Tab Ballantine, Senior Assistant Attorney General Oil, Gas, and Mining Section E U MEMORANDUM To: The Honorable Cathy Foerster Chair, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission From: Deborah E. Behr Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney Legislation and Regulations Section State of Alaska Department of Law Date: September 26, 2013 File No.: JU2013200087 RECEIVED SEP 30 201 Tel. No.: 465-3600 AOGCC Re: AOGCC Regulations re: Well Identification and Well Control Requirements for Wireline Operations (20 AAC 25.040; 20 AAC 25.287; 20 AAC 25.900) Under AS 44.62.060, we have reviewed the attached regulation changes by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and approve the changes for filing by the lieutenant governor. A duplicate original of this memorandum is being furnished to the lieutenant governor, along with the three pages of regulations and the related documents. You might wish to contact the lieutenant governor's office to confirm the filing date and effective date of the attached regulations changes. The February 2, 2013, public notice and the August 2, 2013, adoption order both state that this action is not expected to require an increased appropriation; therefore, a fiscal note under AS 44.62.195 is not required. In accordance with AS 44.62.125(b)(6), some corrections have been made in the regulations as shown on the attached copy. DEB/lkr cc w/enc.: Jody Colombie, Special Assistant Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Tab Ballantine, Senior Assistant Attorney General Oil, Gas, and Mining Section • MWIIW7:3011111►II To: The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lt. Governor Office of the Lieutenant Governor From: Deborah E. Behr Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney Legislation and Regulations Section State of Alaska Department of Law Date: September 26, 2013 File No.: JU2013200087 Tel. No.: 465-3600 Re: AOGCC Regulations re: Well Identification and Well Control Requirements for Wireline Operations (20 AAC 25.040; 20 AAC 25.287; 20 AAC 25.900) We have reviewed the attached Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulations. A duplicate of this memorandum is being furnished to Chair, Commissioner Cathy Foerster, along with a copy of the regulations. The Department of Law has reviewed the attached Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulations against the statutory standards of the Administrative Procedure Act. Based on our review, we find no legal problems. This memorandum and the attached duplicate memorandum dated September 26, 2013, constitute the written statement of approval under AS 44.62.060(b) and (c) that authorizes your office to file the attached regulations. The regulations changes were adopted by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission after the close of the public comment period. The regulations concern well identification and well control requirements for wireline operations. The adoption order for the regulations state that this action is not expected to require an increased appropriation; therefore, a fiscal note under AS 44.62.195 is not required. We have made technical corrections to conform the regulations to the drafting manual under AS 44.62.060 and 44.62.125. The corrections are shown on the attached copy of the regulations. DEB/lkr cc: Hon. Cathy P. Foerster, Chair, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission r Register 2014 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.040(a)(1) is amended to read: (1) name of the well or primary wellbore as designated by the operator under ,�� 20 AAC 25.005(f) for the well drilled from the surface location; 20 AAC 25.040 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (d) For wells with more than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multi -branch completion) the primary wellbore will require compliance with (a)(1) — (6) of this section. Individual branch details as specified by (a)(1) — (6) of this section need not be posted but must be available upon <,f p« irjlti� �,c rr<ihl request. The wellhead sign must include the suffi4 "M "l in the wellname indicating multiple active wellbores are present. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152); am_ /_ /_, Register ) Authority: AS 31,05.030 20 AAC 25.287(c) is amended to read: (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. [HOWEVER, THE RATED WORKING PRESSURE OF AN ANNULAR TYPE PREVENTER NEED NOT EXCEED 5,000 PSI.] - -- 20 AAC 25.287(d)(1) is amended to read: Register �, 2014 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals; following rebuild, the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, [AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTION PRESSURE -TESTED,] using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; E-f.- / Register Authority: AS 31.05.030 2 Register 2014 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.990(74) is amended to read: 1�jhty�;ci -1V (74) "well branch" means that portion of a well drilled below the structural or conductor casing to access a given objective in a well with more than one bottom -hole location or whose bottom -hole location is being or has been changed by plugging back and redrilling; AH-"- 20 AAC 25.990 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (76)"primary wellbore" means the active wellbore that is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional permitted branches are drillcd� 'in the case of a sidetracked well, the new wellbore becomes the primary wellbore. (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152' am 1/5/2006, Register 177; am 9/30/2010, Register 195; am _/_/ , Register Authority: AS 31.05.030 AS 41.06.005 AS 41.06.035 AS 41,06.040 3 a*.] THE STATE °fALAS--A ()OVi•:RNOR SEAN PARNFAA, Memorandum DATE: August 12, 2013 TO: Deborah Behr Regulations Attorney File No JU2013200087 Kiska Oil and (_��s cuilhei Vatioll Col.11111issiul FROM: Cathy P. Foerster rl Chair, Commissioner0 SUBJECT: Request for Legal Review Regulations Project on Modification of Well Control Requirements for Maintenance, Testing and Pressures for Wireline Operations 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990 o� VNIc,.t Irvcnih Averiic- We are requesting legal review and approval of the attached final permanent regulations dealing with modification of well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, which were adopted by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Enclosed are the following documents: 1. the original and one copy of the final regulations for the Department of Law's use; 2. the original of the public notice; 3. the original of the additional regulations notice information form distributed with the notice; 4. the original of the publisher's affidavit of publication; 5. the original affidavit of notice of proposed adoption of regulations and furnishing of additional information; 6. the original affidavit of oral hearing; 7. the original affidavit of commission action; 8. excerpt from unapproved minutes 9. the order certifying the changes to regulations of Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; 10. copy of the final regulations. We have worked with Assistant Attorney General Thomas Ballantine on the project. Upon completion of your review, please forward the regulations to the lieutenant governor for filing. Register 2013 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.040. Well identification. (a) Every well must be identified by a sign posted in a conspicuous place. During the period of time from commencement of drilling operations to well completion, suspension, or abandonment, the sign must be on or near the drill rig, but not more than 100 feet from the well. After well completion or suspension, the well sign must be at the wellhead or on the wellhead building. The sign must be of durable construction, large enough to be legible under normal conditions at a distance of 50 feet, and maintained in legible condition. Each sign must show the (1) name of the well or primary wellbore as designated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005(f) for the well drilled from the surface location; (d) For wells with more than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multi -branch completion) the primary wellbore will require compliance with (a)1— (a) 6 of this section. Individual branch details as specified by (a)1 — (a)6 of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request The wellhead sign must include the suffix- (ML) in the wellname indicating multiple active wellbores are present. (Eff._ /_ / , Register ; Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97, Eff. 11 /7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register • 2013 MISCEL*EOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. [HOWEVER, THE RATED WORKING PRESSURE OF AN ANNULAR TYPE PREVENTER NEED NOT EXCEED 5,000 PSI.] (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals Following rebuild the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, [AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTION PRESSURE -TESTED,] using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (Eff. _/ / , Register _; Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register 02013 MISCELWEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.990 Definitions. (xx) "primary wellbore" means the active wellbore which is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional permitted branches are drilled. In the case of a sidetracked well the new wellbore becomes the primary wellbore; (xx) "well branch" means that portion of a well drilled below the structural or conductor casing to access a given objective in a well with more than one bottom -hole location or whose bottom - hole location is being or has been changed by plugging back and redrilling. Wells with multiple branches must feed into a designated primary wellbore; Register 2013 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.040. Well identification. (a) Every well must be identified by a sign posted in a conspicuous place. During the period of time from commencement of drilling operations to well completion, suspension, or abandonment, the sign must be on or near the drill rig, but not more than 100 feet from the well. After well completion or suspension, the well sign must be at the wellhead or on the wellhead building. The sign must be of durable construction, large enough to be legible under normal conditions at a distance of 50 feet, and maintained in legible condition. Each sign must show the (1) name of the well or primary wellbore as designated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005(f) for the well drilled from the surface location; (d) For wells with more than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multi -branch completion) the primary wellbore will require compliance with (a)1— (a) 6 of this section. Individual branch details as specified by (a)1 — (a)6 of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request The wellhead sign must include the suffix- (ML) in the wellname indicating multiple active wellbores are present. (Eff. / /, Register ; Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97, Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register 02013 MISCEL*EOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. [HOWEVER, THE RATED WORKING PRESSURE OF AN ANNULAR TYPE PREVENTER NEED NOT EXCEED 5,000 PSI.] (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals Following rebuild the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, [AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTION PRESSURE -TESTED,] using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (Eff. _/_/ , Register _; Eff. 11 /7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Reg ister 02013 MISCELONEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.990 Definitions. (xx) "Primary wellbore" means the active wellbore which is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional Permitted branches are drilled. In the case of a sidetracked well the new wellbore becomes the Primary wellbore; (xx) "well branch" means that portion of a well drilled below the structural or conductor casing to access a given objective in a well with more than one bottom -hole location or whose bottom - hole location is being or has been changed by plugging back and redrilling. Wells with multiple branches must feed into a designated Primary wellbore; NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION "BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (Commission) proposes to 1) amend 20 AAC 25.287 to modify the well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, 2) amend 20 AAC 25.990 to define "main wellbore' and "lateral (multilateral)", and amend 20 AAC 25.040 to clarify wellhead signage requirements. Specifically, the Commission proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.040 to specify the signage requirements for wells with more than one permitted wellbore. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.287 to: 1. delete the language "the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi." 2. require monthly rebuilding of wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. 3. remove the requirement of weekly function pressure testing for well control equipment for wireline operations. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.990 to add definitions for "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)". For a copy of the proposed regulation change, contact Jody Colombie at (907) 793-1221 or go to www.aogcc.alaska.gov. You may comment on the proposed regulation change, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed change, by submitting written comments to Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission at 333 West 7`h Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. Additionally, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 276-7542 and by electronic mail at Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2013. Oral or written comments also may be submitted at a hearing to be held on April 18, 2013, at 333 West 7`" Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. The hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. and might be extended to accommodate those present before 9:30 a.m. who did not have an opportunity to comment. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Jody Colombie at (907) 793-1221 no later than April 4, 2013 to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of any final regulation may be different from the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected. Statutory Authority: AS 31.05.030 Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: AS 31.05.030 Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation change is not expected to require an increased appropriation. DATE: February 20, 2013 2�� e — Cathy P. loerster, Chair, Commissioner ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION (AS 44.62.190(d)) 1. Adopting agency: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 2. General subject of regulation: Well identification for multilateral wells, well control requirements for wireline operations, and definitions. 3. Citation of regulation: 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990. 4. Reason for the proposed action: Clarify requirements of well identification for multilateral wells, and clarify the well control requirements for wireline operations. 5. Appropriation/Allocation: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 6. Cost of implementation to the state agency: zero. 7. The name of the contact person for the regulations: Name Cathy P. Foerster Title Chair, Commissioner Address 333 West 7"' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Telephone (907) 793-1221 E-mail address is jody.colombie@alaska.gov 8. The origin of the proposed action: Alaska Oil and GaKonytvat�gn Commission staff. 9. Date: FebruM 20, 2013 Prepared by: it Staff Assistant 793-1221 RECEIVED STOF0330 193643 $512.94 APR 18 2013 AOGCC AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF ALASKA THIRD 'JUDICIAL DISTRICT Joleesa Stepetin being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that he is a representative of the Anchorage Daily News, a daily newspaper. That said newspaper has been approved by the Third Judicial Court, Anchorage, Alaska, and it now and has been published in the English language continually as a daily newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, and it is now and during all said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the annexed is a copy of an advertisement as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplemental form) of said newspaper on February 22, 2013 and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is not in excess of ° the rate ch rged private ind'viduals.s 1� Sign Subscribed and sworn to before me this -id— day of 10TARY X PUBLIC 20 / �{ 7 24A Notary Public in and for The State of Alaska. Third Division Anchorage, Alaska MY COMMISSION EXPIRJES NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION "BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (Commission) proposes to 1) amend 20 AAC 25.287 to modify the well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures forwireline operations, 2)amend 20 AAC 25.990 to define "main wellbore' and "lateral (multilateral)", and amend 20 AAC 25.040 to clarify wellhead signage requirements. Specifically, the Commission proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.040 to specify the signage requirements for wells with more than one permitted wellbore. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commissionalso proposes to amend 20 AAC 125.287to: 1. delete the language"the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi." 2. require monthly rebuilding of wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. 3. remove the requirement of weekly function pressure testing forwell control equipment for wireline operations. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.990 to add definitions for "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)". For a copy of the proposed regulation change, contact Jody Colombie at (907) 793-1221 or go to www.aogcc.alaska.gov. . You may comment on the proposed regulation change, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed change, by submitting written comments to Alaska oil and Gas Conservation Commission at 333 West 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501.Additionally, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 276-7542 and by electronic mail at Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2013. Oral or written comments also may be submitted at a hearing to be held on April 18, 2013, at 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. The hearing will be held at9:00 a.m. and might be extended to accommodate those present before 9:30 a.m. who did not have an opportunity to comment. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Jody Colombie at (907) 793-1221 no later thanApril 4, 2013 to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of any final regulation may be different from the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected. Statutory Authority: AS31.05.030 Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or Made SpeclHc AS 31.05.030 Fiscal Informatlon:The proposed regulation change is not expected to require an increased appropriation. DATE: February 20, 2013 Cathy P. Foerster Chair, Commissioner ADDMONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION (AS 44.02.190(d)) 1. Adopting agency: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 2. General subject of regulation:Well identification for multilateral wells, well control requirements for wireline operations, and definitions. 3. Citation of regulation: 20 AAC 25,040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990. 4. Reason for the proposed action:Clarify requirements of well identification for multilateral wells, and clarify the well control requirements for wireline operations. 5. Appropriation/Allocation:Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 6. Cost of implementation to the state agency: zero. 7. The name of the contact person for the regulations: Name Cathy P. Foerster Title Chair, Commissioner Address 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Telephone (907) 793-1221 E-mail address is jody.colombie@alaska.gov 8. The origin of the proposed action: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission staff. 9. Date: February 20, 2013 Prepared by: Jody J. Colombie Special Staff Assistant (907) 793-1221 AO-02-3-14-033 Published: February 22, 2013 STATE OF ALASKA ) ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND FURNISHING OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I, Jody J. Colombie, Special Assistant to the Commission, of Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, being sworn, state the following: As required by AS 44.62.190, notice of the proposed adoption of changes to 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990, dealing with modification of well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations regulation changes has been given by being (1) published in a newspaper or trade publication; (2) furnished to interested persons; (3) furnished to appropriate state officials; (4) furnished to the Department of Law, along with a copy of the proposed regulations; (5) electronically transmitted to incumbent State of Alaska legislators; (6) furnished to the Legislative Affairs Agency, Legislative Legal and Research Services; (7) posted on the Alaska Online Public Notice System as required by AS 44.62.175(a)(1) and (b) and 44.62.190(a)(1); (8) furnished electronically, along with a copy of the proposed regulations, to the Legislative Affairs Agency, the chair of the Resources Committee of the Alaska Senate and House of Representatives, the Administrative Regulation Review Committee, and the legislative council. As required by AS 44.62.190(d), additional regulations notice information regarding the proposed adoption of the regulation changes described above has been furnished to interested persons and those in (5) and (6) of the list above. The additional regulations notice information also has been posted on the Alaska Online Public Notice System. DATE: August 12, 2013 Anchorage, Alaska Jo J. of b' , Special Assistant to the Commission SUBSCRIBED Al 4 TO before me this 2th da o August, 2013. �i•' �T , n r No Public in and for the ._ State of Alaska My commission expires: s ..ate • • STATE OF ALASKA ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AFFIDAVIT OF ORAL HEARING I, Cathy P. Foerster, Chair, Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission being sworn, state the following: On April 18, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. at 333 West Seventh Avenue, Anchorage Alaska 99501,1 presided over a public hearing held under AS 44.62.210 for the purpose of taking testimony in connection with the adoption of changes to 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990 dealing with modification of well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations. DATE: t -/ Z - / 3 Anchorage, Alaska d4lp Cathy P. oerster Chair, Commissioner SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 12th day of August, 2013. Nfe y b c i and for the Sof Alaska My commission expires: I l l / y STATE OF ALASKA ) ss. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AFFIDAVIT OF COMMISSION ACTION I, Jody J. Colombie, Special Assistant to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, being sworn, state the following: The attached motion, dealing with modification of well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations regulation changes, was passed by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission during its August 7, 2013 public meeting. Date: August 12, 2013 Anchorage, Alaska Jo J. to bite Spe al Assistant to the Commission SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 12th day of August 2013. •N o rq,Q • fy 40ry Public in and for the State of Alaska My commission expires: _ "G!/ • • ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION HEARING August 7, 2013 Excerpt From Unapproved Minutes Commissioner Seamount moved and Commissioner Norman seconded the following motion: "I move to adopt 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990." The motion carried unanimously. • • ORDER CERTIFYING THE CHANGES TO REGULATIONS OF ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION The attached 3 pages of regulations, dealing with modification of well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, is certified to be a correct copy of the regulation changes that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission adopted at its April 18, 2013 public hearing, under the authority of AS 31.05.030 and after compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62), specifically including notice under AS 44.62.190 and 44.62.200 and opportunity for public comment under AS 44.62.210. This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation. On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being taken. Although no public comments were received, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being taken. The regulation changes described in this order take effect on the 30th day after they have been filed by the lieutenant governor, as provided in AS 44.62.180. DATE: 6 -iz' l 3 Anchorage, Alaska Cathy P Foerster Chair, Commissioner FILING CERTIFICATION I, Mead Treadwell, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on at m., I filed the attached regulations according to the provisions of AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120. Lieutenant Governor Effective: Register: 0 0 Register 2013 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.040. Well identification. (a) Every well must be identified by a sign posted in a conspicuous place. During the period of time from commencement of drilling operations to well completion, suspension, or abandonment, the sign must be on or near the drill rig, but not more than 100 feet from the well. After well completion or suspension, the well sign must be at the wellhead or on the wellhead building. The sign must be of durable construction, large enough to be legible under normal conditions at a distance of 50 feet, and maintained in legible condition. Each sign must show the (1) name of the well or primary wellbore as designated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005(f) for the well drilled from the surface location; (d) For wells with more than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multi -branch completion) the primary wellbore will require compliance with (a)1— (a) 6 of this section. Individual branch details as specified by (a)1— (a)6 of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request The wellhead sign must include the suffix- (ML) in the wellname indicating multiple active wellbores are present. (Eff. /_ / , Register ; Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97, Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register Is 2013 MISCELINEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. [HOWEVER, THE RATED WORKING PRESSURE OF AN ANNULAR TYPE PREVENTER NEED NOT EXCEED 5,000 PSI.] (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals Following rebuild the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, [AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTION PRESSURE -TESTED,] using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (Eff. _/ / , Register ; Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 0 2013 MISCELIRNEOUS BOARDS Register_ 20 AAC 25.990 Definitions. (xx) "primary wellbore" means the active wellbore which is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional permitted branches are drilled. In the case of a sidetracked well the new wellbore becomes the primary wellbore; (xx) "well branch" means that portion of a well drilled below the structural or conductor casing to access a given objective in a well with more than one bottom -hole location or whose bottom - hole location is being or has been changed by plugging back and redrilling. Wells with multiple branches must feed into a designated primary wellbore; #7 • August 7, 2013 at 9:00 a.m ATTENDEES: Cathy Foerster Dan Seamount John Norman Jody Colombie Howard Okland Victoria Ferguson Guy Schwartz - Public Meeting Chair Commissioner Commissioner Special Assistant Petroleum Geologist Assistant Senior Petroleum Engineer Senior Petroleum Engineer FOERSTER: I'll call this meeting to order. Today is Wednesday, August 7th, 2013, it is 9:00 a.m. This is the monthly public meeting being held at the offices of the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, 333 West Seventh Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. To my right is John Norman, Commissioner, to my left is Dan Seamount, Commissioner, and I'm Cathy Foerster, the third Commissioner and the Chair of the AOGCC. Let's start by reading into the minutes the agenda and then we'll approve or make modifications. First is approval of the agenda; second is old business including approval of the June, 2013 minutes; third is new business and we have three items of new business, the June and July 2013 monthly activity report, a review of additional legacy wells and discussion and voting on three sets of regulations; fourth is the opportunity for public comment. Commissioner Norman moved to approve the agenda, Commissioner Seamount seconded and the agenda was unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS The minutes of the June, 2013 minutes have been reviewed by all Commissioners. Commissioner Seamount moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Norman seconded and the minutes were unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS TEAM ACTIVITY REPORT Mr. Howard Okland prepared and presented the monthly summary of Commission activities for June and July, 2013 and the Alaska Oil Production Rates for May and June, 2013. Mr. Okland's reports are attached. Commissioner Norman commented that the previous two activity reports detailed no information on regulatory activities. Mr. Okland explained the procedure for obtaining this information from staff. 1 REVIEW OF LEGACY WELLS Simpson Core Tests Number 1 through 4 appear to be cased, but not cemented. The wellheads were likely pulled or dropped into the formation. Number 5 through 12 are uncased core tests with no wellheads or casings. These are shallow, uncased drill holes that did not penetrate into oil, gas or water. Some site cleanup is required. Staff requests updating of reports and debris removal. After cleanup these wells can be removed from the list of concerns. REGULATION CHANGES 20 AAC 25.040, WELL IDENTIFICATION The language contained in (d) will refer to multi -branch which is defined in regulation and commonly used. AOGA knows of no dissention in industry. Commissioner Norman moved to adopt the proposed regulation, Commissioner Seamount seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 20 AAC 25.287, WIRELINE OPERATIONS Language in (d)(1) has been changed to require monthly testing rather than weekly testing. Commissioner Norman moved to adopt the proposed regulation, Commissioner Seamount seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 20 AAC 25.990, DEFINITIONS Existing language has been changed in the definition of primary wellbore and a new definition of well branch has been added. Commissioner Norman moved to adopt the definitions, Commissioner Seamount seconded and the motion was unanimously approved. PREVIOUS MOTIONS For record clarity Commissioner Norman moved to rescind the motions made at the previous meeting on the same subject, Commissioner Seamount seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 011 • PUBLIC COMMENT The Commission welcomed Lyndsey Brollini to their meeting. Ms. Brollini will be a senior at South High School and is present to observe the work of the Commission. Are there any members of the public who wish to offer comments or testimony? (No comments) (Meeting adjourned - 9:34 a.m.) APPROVED BY CHAIR: Cathy Foerster, Chair 3 #6 Register 2013 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.040. Well identification. (a) Every well must be identified by a sign posted in a conspicuous place. During the period of time from commencement of drilling operations to well completion, suspension, or abandonment, the sign must be on or near the drill rig, but not more than 100 feet from the well. After well completion or suspension, the well sign must be at the wellhead or on the wellhead building. The sign must be of durable construction, large enough to be legible under normal conditions at a distance of 50 feet, and maintained in legible condition. Each sign must show the (1) name of the well or primary wellbore as designated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005(f) for the well drilled from the surface location; (d) For wells with more than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multi -branch completion) the primary wellbore will require compliance with (a)1 — (a) 6 of this section. Individual branch details as specified by (a)1 — (a)6 of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request. The wellhead sign must include the suffix- (ML) in the wellname indicating multiple active wellbores are present. (Eff. / / , Register ; Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97, Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register • 2013 MISCANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. [HOWEVER, THE RATED WORKING PRESSURE OF AN ANNULAR TYPE PREVENTER NEED NOT EXCEED 5,000 PSI.] (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals. Following rebuild the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, [AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTION PRESSURE -TESTED,] using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (Eff. _/_/ , Register ; Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register • 2013 MISCEPANEOUS BOARDS 20 AAC 25.990 Definitions. (xx) "nrimary wellbore" means the active wellbore which is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional permitted branches are drilled. In the case of a sidetracked well the new wellbore becomes the primary wellbore; (xx) "well branch" means that portion of a well drilled below the structural or conductor casing to access a given objective in a well with more than one bottom -hole location or whose bottom - hole location is being or has been changed by plugging back and redrilling. Wells with multiple branches must feed into a designated primary wellbore; #S 1 ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION 2 Before Commissioners: Cathy Foerster, Chair 3 Daniel T. Seamount 4 John K. Norman 5 In the Matter of Proposed Revisions ) 6 to 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and ) 7 20 AAC 25.990, Modification of Well ) 8 Control Requirements for Maintenance, ) 9 Testing and Pressures for Wireline ) 10 Operations. ) 11 ) 12 ALASKA OIL and GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION 13 Anchorage, Alaska 14 April 18, 2013 15 9:00 o'clock a.m. 16 VOLUME I 17 PUBLIC HEARING 18 BEFORE: Cathy Foerster, Chair 19 John K. Norman • • TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Opening remarks by Chair Foerster 03 1 P R O C E E D I N G S 2 (On record - 9:00 a.m.) 3 CHAIR FOERSTER: Good morning. I'll call this 4 hearing to order. This is a public hearing to consider 5 proposed regulations pertaining to modification of well 6 control requirements for maintenance, testing and 7 pressures for wireline operations. 8 This hearing is being held on the morning of 9 April 18th, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. The location is 333 West 10 Seventh Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. 11 I'll first introduce the bench. To my right is 12 Commissioner John Norman, Commissioner Dan Seamount is 13 not in today and I'm Cathy Foerster, the Chair. 14 Computer Matrix will be recording these 15 proceedings. On completion and preparation of the 16 transcript persons desiring a copy will be able to 17 obtain it from Computer Matrix. 18 Specifically the Alaska Oil and Gas 19 Conservation Commission proposed to adopt changes in 20 Title 20, Chapter 25 of the Alaska Administrative Code. 21 The Commission proposed to amend 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 22 25.287 and add definitions to 20 AAC 25.990. 23 This hearing is being held in accordance with 24 AS 44.62 and 20 AAC 25.540 of the Alaska Administrative 25 Code regulations governing public hearings. This 3 1 hearing will be recorded. 2 There has been one written comment filed by the 3 Alaska Oil and Gas Association on April 1 of 2013. 4 Is there anyone here who would like to testify? 5 (No comments) 6 CHAIR FOERSTER: One other -- I see no one. 7 One other comment, when considering the factual, 8 substantive and other relevant matter the agency shall 9 pay special attention to the cost to private persons of 10 our regulation changes. 11 Seeing no one who wishes to testify on the 12 regulations I think I'll just enter the regulation 13 changes into the record and adjourn the hearing. 14 MS. COLOMBIE: I think you should vote. 15 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: Yes. 16 CHAIR FOERSTER: Oh, okay. All right. Well, 17 since there's no one to comment..... 18 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: Are we planning to -- in 19 other words you're proposing that we adopt..... 20 CHAIR FOERSTER: No, I'm proposing that we look 21 at the changes -- I mean, look at the comments we got 22 from AOGA and see if any changes need to be made and 23 then adopt the final regulations. 24 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: Okay. I thought you said 25 adjourn the hearing. 4 1 CHAIR FOERSTER: Well, I..... 2 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: When? 3 CHAIR FOERSTER: When are we going to do that? 4 Within 30 days. Do we need to have another hearing? 5 Why is this any different than any other time when we 6 listen to comments from people, adjourn the hearing and 7 then adopt final regulations? 8 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: Well, we..... 9 MS. COLOMBIE: If you'd like we could also do 10 it at the --this next public meeting. I can -- you it know, that would give you guys -- that would give you 12 time to actually review the proposed regulations as 13 well as AOGA's comments and make any changes or 14 additions or deletions at the next public meeting which 15 would be the first Wednesday in May, you'll vote then. 16 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: Sure. 17 MS. COLOMBIE: Other than the fact that I 18 believe Commissioner Norman is out of the country. 19 CHAIR FOERSTER: What date, May..... 20 MS. FISHER: May 1st. 21 CHAIR FOERSTER: I'm out of town. So we'll do 22 it at the June meeting. 23 MS. COLOMBIE: You need to do it now. 24 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: I have a very basic 25 question and it might be answered later. On the 5 1 definitions I was looking at the AOGA comments that 2 came in on the 1st of April and the proposed definition 3 in the regulation and I just wanted to understand the 4 AOGA comment in terms of what we've proposed. The 5 Commission proposes definitions for main wellbore and 6 lateral. The terms primary wellbore and well branch 7 are already used in the permit sections to refer to 8 multilateral, et cetera. I'm paraphrasing. And then 9 990 which is the definition section already provides 10 definitions for well and well branch which it does. Sc 11 the Alaska Oil and Gas Association states that the 12 Association is concerned that the additional terms of 13 main wellbore and lateral could be confused with the 14 terms primary wellbore and well branch respectively. 15 So do we have a thought on that now? 16 CHAIR FOERSTER: Introduce yourself for the 17 record. 18 MR. SCHWARTZ: This is Guy Schwartz, one of the 19 staff engineers and primary author of these changes. 20 And I look at their comments and there is some validity 21 to their comments. 22 CHAIR FOERSTER: So we'll be making some 23 changes that we'll review on -- in the public meeting 24 in June. 25 MR. SCHWARTZ: Yeah, I think we should make a 2 1 couple of changes to the..... 2 CHAIR FOERSTER: Okay. 3 MR. SCHWARTZ: .....primarily the definitions 4 because we were trying to clarify multilaterals and tie 5 them into well branches. We could certainly do a 6 little better job of the definitions. They have a good 7 point. 8 CHAIR FOERSTER: Okay. So you're going to 9 consider their comments..... 10 MR. SCHWARTZ: Yep. 11 CHAIR FOERSTER: .....and make some adjustments 12 and we will review them at the June public meeting. 13 MR. SCHWARTZ: Yeah. Steve Davies and I looked 14 at that before and I think they have a good point about 15 going back to the permit..... 16 CHAIR FOERSTER: Okay. 17 MR. SCHWARTZ: .....section 2000 or 25.005 18 after that. So..... 19 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: And then we -- the idea 20 is that the Commissioners will have those in advance 21 and an opportunity to review them before the day of 22 voting? 23 MR. SCHWARTZ: Yes. 24 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: Okay. Thank you. That 25 was my only question. 7 1 CHAIR FOERSTER: Okay. Anything else? 2 (No comments) 3 COMMISSIONER NORMAN: I move to adjourn. 4 CHAIR FOERSTER: Second. We're adjourned. 5 (Adjourned - 9:06 a.m.) 6 (END OF PROCEEDINGS) g 1 TRANSCRIBER'S CERTIFICATE 2 I, Salena A. Hile, hereby certify that the 3 foregoing pages numbered 02 through 9 are a true, 4 accurate, and complete transcript of proceedings in re: 5 Proposed Reg Changes public hearing, transcribed under 6 my direction from a copy of an electronic sound 7 recording to the best of our knowledge and ability. 8 9 10 Date Salena A. Hile, Transcriber 11 I STATE OF ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Proposed Wireline Operations Regulations April 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. SIGN IN SHEET NAME AFFILIATION �trnrnn-�h� ��h.P� ABC CG �� r)I0(y)0iC cc #4 Register • 2013 MISCEWNEOUSBOARDS qN10 20 AAC 25.040. Well identification. (a) Every well must be identified by a sign posted in a conspicuous place. During the period of time from commencement of drilling operations to well completion, suspension, or abandonment, the sign must be on or near the drill rig, but not more than 100 feet from the well. After well completion or suspension, the well sign must be at the wellhead or on the wellhead building. The sign must be of durable construction, large enough to be legible under normal conditions at a distance of 50 feet, and maintained in legible condition. Each sign must show the (1) name of the well or main wellbore as designated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005(f) for the well drilled from the surface location; (d) For wells with greater than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multilateral completions) the main wellbore will require compliance with (a)1 — (a) 6 of this section. Lateral details as specified by (a)1 — (a)6 of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request The wellhead sign must include the suffix- (ML) in the well name indicating multiple active wellbores are present. (Eff._ /_ / , Register ; Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97, Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register • 2013 MISCEONEOUS BOARDS 440 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. [HOWEVER, THE RATED WORKING PRESSURE OF AN ANNULAR TYPE PREVENTER NEED NOT EXCEED 5,000 PSI.] (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a month wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals Following rebuild the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, [AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTION PRESSURE -TESTED,] using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (Eff. , Register_; Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152) Authority: AS 31.05.030 Register • 2013 MISCEONEOUS BOARDS q[1 9 /) � 20 AAC 25.990 Definitions. (73) "main wellbore" means the active wellbore which is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional permitted laterals or spokes are drilled. In the case of a sidetracked well the new wellbore becomes the main wellbore. (36) "lateral (multilateral)" means a new, directionally -drilled wellbore that exits a pre-existing, completed or suspended wellbore to a new bottom -hole location. The pre-existing wellbore (i.e. main wellbore) must remain capable of production or injection. #3 Colombie, Jody J (DOA) From: Wallace, Chris D (DOA) Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:31 AM To: Colombie, Jody J (DOA); Foerster, Catherine P (DOA) Subject: FW: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations Jody, Mike Bill has decided his informal comments do not need to be entered into the public record. Thanks and Regards, Chris Wallace Sr. Petroleum Engineer Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 West 7`h Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 793-1250 (phone) (907) 276-7542 (fax) chris.wallace@alaska.gov From: Bill, Michael L (ASRC) [mailto:Michael.Bill@bp.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:28 AM To: Wallace, Chris D (DOA) Cc: Daniel, Ryan Subject: RE: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations Chris — Sorry for the confusion. At the time I sent my informal comments to Jim, I did not expect AOGA would provide any formal comment. Instead, AOGA chose to provide comments which incorporated my informal comments. Since AOGA's letter will be entered into the public record, my comments do not need to be entered into that record. Please call if you have any questions concerning my informal comments. Mike Bill BP GWO - Alaska Wells Well Integrity Group +1 907 564 4692 Office +1 907 564 4399 Fax From: Wallace, Chris D (DOA)[maiIto: chris.waIlace@alaska.gov] Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 10:40 AM To: Bill, Michael L (ASRC) Subject: FW: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations Mike, Please review your email comments below and compare to what AOGA (Kara Moriarty) submitted yesterday April 1. As you have prefaced your email as informal comments — the question is do you wish to have your email entered into the public record or not? 1 Thanks and Regards, Chris Wallace Sr. Petroleum Engineer Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 West 71h Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 793-1250 (phone) (907) 276-7542 (fax) chris.waIlace @alaska.Rov From: Bill, Michael L (ASRC) [mailto:Michael, Bill@bp.com] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 9:22 AM To: Regg, James B (DOA) Cc: Daniel, Ryan Subject: FW: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations Jim, AOGCC has proposed changes to several sections of the regulations. Below are informal comments concerning the proposed changes to 20 AAC 25.040 and 25.990. 25.040 Well Identification: The proposed change clarifies the information required on well signs for multi -lateral wells. For most wells, the basic information on the sign will be the same as in the past with the exception that for multilaterals a well name suffix "ML" will be required. The information on the sign only applies to the "main wellbore" for multilaterals. However, the information for the lateral(s) (well name, owner/operator, API, surface location, PTD) will need to be available upon request. It is unclear if the requirement will be retroactive or if new signs will immediately be required for all multilateral wells. A modification of the existing well sign with a "ML" sticker might be possible if that would be acceptable to the Commission. 25.990 Definitions: New definitions are proposed for "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)" to support the proposed changes in 25.040. There are already existing definitions for "well" and "well branch". The terms "primary wellbore" and "well branch" are used in 25.005 Permit to Drill, sections (e) and (f) to refer to multilateral wells and elsewhere in the regulations. The new definitions are OK in their own right, but there could be confusion between the terms "primary wellbore" and "main wellbore" and between "well branch" and "lateral (multilateral)". Please call if you have any questions regarding these comments. Mike Bill BP GWO - Alaska Wells Well Integrity Group +1 907 564 4692 Office +1 907 564 4399 Fax From: Colombie, Jody J (DOA) [mailto:jod ..colombie@alaska.aov] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:17 AM Subject: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations 7 The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation'I"ommission (Commission) proposes to 1) ar�iend 20 AAC 25.287 to modify the well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, 2) amend 20 AAC 25.990 to define "main wellbore' and "lateral (multilateral)", and amend 20 AAC 25.040 to clarify wellhead signage requirements. Specifically, the Commission proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.040 to specify the signage requirements for wells with more than one permitted wellbore. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.287 to: 1. delete the language "the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi." 2. require monthly rebuilding of wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. 3. remove the requirement of weekly function pressure testing for well control equipment for wireline operations. Jody). Colombie Special Assistant Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 W. Th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 793-1221 (907) 276-7542 Colombie, Jody J (DOA) From: Regg, James B (DOA) Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 9:35 AM To: Colombie, Jody J (DOA) Subject: FW: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations Attachments: Wireline Public Notice, Additional Regulations and Proposed Regulations.pdf I have not been involved with this and not sure who was; please forward. Jim Regg AOGCC 333 W. 7th Ave, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-793-1236 From: Bill, Michael L (ASRC) [mailto:Michael.Bill@bp.com] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 9:22 AM To: Regg, James B (DOA) Cc: Daniel, Ryan Subject: FW: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations Jim, AOGCC has proposed changes to several sections of the regulations. Below are informal comments concerning the proposed changes to 20 AAC 25.040 and 25.990. 25.040 Well Identification: The proposed change clarifies the information required on well signs for multi -lateral wells. For most wells, the basic information on the sign will be the same as in the past with the exception that for multilaterals a well name suffix "ML" will be required. The information on the sign only applies to the "main wellbore" for multilaterals. However, the information for the lateral(s) (well name, owner/operator, API, surface location, PTD) will need to be available upon request. It is unclear if the requirement will be retroactive or if new signs will immediately be required for all multilateral wells. A modification of the existing well sign with a "ML" sticker might be possible if that would be acceptable to the Commission. 25.990 Definitions: New definitions are proposed for "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)" to support the proposed changes in 25.040. There are already existing definitions for "well" and "well branch". The terms "primary wellbore" and "well branch" are used in 25.005 Permit to Drill, sections (e) and (f) to refer to multilateral wells and elsewhere in the regulations. The new definitions are OK in their own right, but there could be confusion between the terms "primary wellbore" and "main wellbore" and between "well branch" and "lateral (multilateral)". Please call if you have any questions regarding these comments. Mike Bill BP GWO - Alaska Wells Well Integrity Group +1 .907 564 4692 Office r • +1 907 564 4399 Fax From: Colombie, Jody J (DOA)[mailto:jody.colombie(cbalaska.gov] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:17 AM Subject: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (Commission) proposes to 1) amend 20 AAC 25.287 to modify the well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, 2) amend 20 AAC 25.990 to define "main wellbore' and "lateral (multilateral)", and amend 20 AAC 25.040 to clarify wellhead signage requirements. Specifically, the Commission proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.040 to specify the signage requirements for wells with more than one permitted wellbore. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.287 to: 1. delete the language "the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi." 2. require monthly rebuilding of wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. 3, remove the requirement of weekly function pressure testing for well control equipment for wireline operations. JodyJ. Colombie Special Assistant Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 W. 7tn Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 793-1221 (907) 276-7542 PA e 0 0 Alaska Oil and Gas Association A6VI a 121 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 207 MMM Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2035 Phone: (907) 272-1481 Fax: (907) 279-8114 Email: moriarty@aoga.org Kara Moriarty, Executive Director April 1, 2013 Commissioner Cathy P. Foerster, Chair Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission 333 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 Submitted via E-Mail to: jody.colombie(abalaska.gov Re: Proposed Revisions to 20 AAC 25.040 20 AAC 25.287, and 20 AAC 25.990 — Modification of Well Control Requirements for Maintenance. Testing and Pressures for Wireline Operations Dear Commissioner Foerster: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission's ("AOGCC" or "Commission") proposed modifications to the well control requirements in 20 AAC 25.287 for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, dated February 20, 2013. The 15 members of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association ("AOGA") account for the majority of oil and gas exploration, development, production, transportation, refining, and marketing activities in Alaska. We appreciate the Commission's continued diligence and oversight of the regulation of Alaska's oil and gas activities. The Commission's proposed revisions to 20 AAC 25.040 clarifies the information required on well signs for multi -lateral wells. For most wells, the basic information on the sign will be the same as required in the past with the exception that for multilaterals a well name suffix "MU will be required. The information on the sign only applies to the "main wellbore" for multilaterals. However, the information for the lateral(s) (i.e., well name, owner/operator, API, surface location, PTD) will need to be available upon request. It is unclear if the proposed requirement, as written, will be retroactive and new signs will immediately be required for all multilateral wells. AOGA respectively suggests the Commission clarify the requirements for existing well signs, and if necessary, allow modification of existing signs to designate the well as a multilateral. " i • Commissioner Cathy P. Foerster Page 2 of 11 Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission April 1, 2013 The Commission also proposes definitions in 20 AAC 25.990 for "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)" to support the proposed changes to 20 AAC 25.040. The terms "primary wellbore" and "well branch" are used in 20 AAC 25.005 Permit to Drill, sections (e) and (f) to refer to multilateral wells and elsewhere in the regulations. 20 AAC 25.990 already provides definitions for "well" and "well branch," and we are concerned that the additional terms of "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)" could be confused with the terms "primary wellbore" and "well branch," respectively. The Commission's proposal to amend 20 AAC 25.287 includes the addition of a requirement to monthly rebuild wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. As written, the requirement for monthly rebuilding would be inefficient and costly for Cook Inlet operators and service providers to achieve as equipment use is more sporadic than North Slope operations, and Cook Inlet operators may forego rigging to a platform for months at a time. For these operations, rebuilding wireline valves every six months may be sufficient. Accordingly, we suggest revising 20 AAC 25.287(d)(1) to read: "wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of inner seals after every thirty days of use and no later than every 180 consecutive days. Following rebuild, the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before reentering the wellbore after 30 days of use and no later than every 180 consecutive days." It is also unclear whether AOGCC intends to require function pressure testing once after rebuilding wireline valves, or to require testing before reentering each and every well after rebuild. Thank you again for opportunity to provide written comments. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, �IIA. �1 C / KARA MORIARTY Executive Director Cc: Commissioner John Norman Commissioner Dan Seamount • ConocoPhillips Alaska P.O. BOX 100360 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99510-0360 September 28, 2011 Commissioner Dan Seamount Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 West 7t' Avenue, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 Subject: Proposed change to 20 AAC 25.040 Well Identification regulations. Commissioner Seamount: ConocoPhillips proposes a change to 20 AAC 25.040 Well Identification regulations. The proposal involves reducing the amount of data required by the regulation on well signs that should result in more accurate information at the wellhead. In addition, the proposal will eliminate the requirement for redundant signs on multi -lateral wells. When the regulation was written, each wellbore contained only one well. Now multilaterals are quite common in which each mother -bore may have 3 or 4 laterals. As the regulation is currently worded, each lateral requires a separate sign. Since the date of the current regulation technology has evolved and all of the information required by 20 AAC 25.040 can be readily retrieved from a database or is just a phone call away from a well location. The current regulation provides some relief to signage requirements by allowing a sign at the entrance of a multiple -well drill site to cover 20 AAC 25.040 (a)2- (a)5 (see below). However, ConocoPhillips requests additional relief by allowing items (a)2 4a)5 to be available on request and allowing the sign on a multi -lateral well to contain only the name of the mother -bore. For example: Multi -lateral well 1C-01, 1C-01L1, 1C-01L1-01, 1 C-01 L 1-02, 1 C-01 L 1-03 would only require the well name 1 C-01 on the well head or well house. Sidetrack wells would still include the letter designation on the well head or well house; i.e., the 1A-04A sign would read 1A-04A. This request also proposes relief from the requirement for the permit to drill number to be posted on the well signs (item (a)6 in the regulation, see below) as they are readily available in a database. ConocoPhillips proposes the changes to the wording of 20AAC 25.040 Well Identification regulations as noted in the following text: Commissioner Seamount Page 2 of 2 09/28/ 11 20 AAC 25.040. Well identification (a) Every well must be identified by a sign posted in a conspicuous place. During the period of time from commencement of drilling operations to well completion, suspension, or abandonment, the sign must be on or near the drill rig, but not more than 100 feet from the well. After well completion or suspension, the well sign must be at the wellhead or on the wellhead building. The sign must be of durable construction, large enough to be legible under normal conditions at a distance of 50 feet, and maintained in legible condition. Each sign must show the (1) name of the mother -bore as designated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005 for the well drilled from the surface location; (2) name of the owner; (3) name of the operator if different from the owner; (4) API number that the commission has, under (b) of this section, assigned to the well; (5) well surface location by governmental quarter section, section, township, and range; and (6) Permit to Drill number that the commission has assigned under (b) of this section. (b) The commission will assign a Permit to Drill number and an API number when a Permit to Drill (Form 10-401) is approved. (c) For platforms or multiple -well drill sites, the information required in (a)(2) - (a)(5) and a 6 of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request. may be posted on one sign en the platfean or at the main entr-anee to the drill si4e. ConocoPhillips believes this change will improve the accuracy of wellsite information, will lower operating costs and prevent waste by reducing the amount of information required at the well locations. Please consider this proposal as an improvement of the well identification regulations. Sincerely, Jerald C. Dethlefs Well Integrity Director ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc Michael Wheatall Manager, Drilling & Wells ConocoPhillips An G Street Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone 907.263.4585 July 20, 2011 JUL 2 U Zt All y Oil & G" Cep. Commission Commissioner Dan Seamount ` ntoraga Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 West 7th Avenue, Suite 100 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Subject: Proposed change to 20 AAC 25.287, Well control requirements for wireline operations Dear Commissioner Seamount: ConocoPhillips proposes a change to the slickline and conductorline wireline valve function testing requirements listed in the 20 AAC 25.287, Well control requirements for wireline operations. These changes would eliminate some of the ambiguity in the verbiage set forth in the document 20 AAC 25.287 as to the definition of a function test versus a closure function test of wireline valves. Currently closure function tests of wireline valves are performed weekly in shop pressure test bays, as per current interpretation of the state requirements. Global industry standard for closure function test of wireline valves is a yearly minimum. ConocoPhillips proposes changing the current regulations to require a monthly closure function test of wireline valves. This change in frequency would allow function testing to coincide with the current unit maintenance schedule and allow us to more efficiently utilize our contracted equipment. ConocoPhillips proposes the changes to the wording of 20 AAC 25.287 as follows: 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations (a) This section applies to workover or service operations performed with slickline or conductor line with the tree in place. These operations are also subject to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.527. (b) Well control equipment must include (1) a set of wireline rams suitable or sized for each diameter of wire passing through the wireline valve; (2) a lubricator or pressure deployment system; and AOGCC July 20, 2011 Page Two (3) a high pressure pack -off, stripper, or greasehead with linewiper, stripper, or pack -off. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed.HePeveF, - e rated worki. ig H, e ef an annular type pFeventeF need net exeeed 5,099 ps-� (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals. Following rebuild the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, at least enee a • eek, using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (2) after each installation of the well control equipment, that equipment must be pressure -tested, before wellbore entry, to the maximum potential wellhead pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (3) if the wireline valve rams have been used, repaired or changed, the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which they may be subjected. (e) The operator shall post in the operator's cab a copy of the approved Application for Sundry Approvals, if that application is required under 20 AAC 25.280, any geologic hazard information obtained while drilling the well, and a copy of the operator's standing orders specifying well control procedures. (f) Upon request of the operator, the commission will, in its discretion, approve a variance from the requirements of this section if the variance provides at least an equally effective means of well control. Sincerely, V"l Michael Whe all Manager, AK Drilling & Wells ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. MW:db • ConocoPhillips Alaska P.O. BOX 100360 ANCHOPAGE, ALASKA 99510-0360 July 19, 2011 Commissioner Dan Seamount Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 West 7t` Avenue, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 Subject: Proposed change to 20 AAC 25.287, Well control requirements for wireline operations Commissioner Seamount: ConocoPhillips would like to propose a change to the slickline and conductorline wireline valve function testing requirements listed in the 20 AAC 25.287, Well control requirements for wireline operations. These changes would eliminate some of the ambiguity in the verbiage set forth in the document 20 AAC 25.287 as to the definition of a function test versus a closure function test of wireline valves. Currently the two major wireline and slickline providers in the state, Schlumberger and Halliburton, have been performing weekly closure function tests of wireline valves in shop pressure test bays, as per current interpretation of the state requirements. Global industry standard for closure function test of wireline valves is a yearly minimum. ConocoPhillips proposes changing the current regulations to require a monthly rebuild and closure function test of wireline valves. This change in frequency would allow our function tests to coincide with current unit maintenance schedule and allow us to more efficiently utilize our contracted equipment. ConocoPhillips proposes the changes to the wording of 20 AAC 25.287 listed on page two. 20 AAC 25.040. Well identification 0 (a) Every well must be identified by a sign posted in a conspicuous place. During the period of time from commencement of drilling operations to well completion, suspension, or abandonment, the sign must be on or near the drill rig, but not more than 100 feet from the well. After well completion or suspension, the well sign must be at the wellhead or on the wellhead building. The sign must be of durable construction, large enough to be legible under normal conditions at a distance of 50 feet, and maintained in legible condition. Each sign must show the (1) name of the well or main wellbore as designated by the operator under 20 AAC 25.005 for the well drilled from the surface location; (2) name of the owner; (3) name of the operator if different from the owner; (4) API number that the commission has, under (b) of this section, assigned to the well; (5) well surface location by governmental quarter section, section, township, and range; and (6) Permit to Drill number that the commission has assigned under (b) of this section. The commission will assign a Permit to Drill number and an API number when a Permit to Drill (Form 10-401) is approved. (b� (.0 For platforms or multiple -well drill sites, the information required in (a)(2) - (a)(5) of this section may be posted on one sign on the platform or at the main entrance to the drill site. Ce) & For wells with greater than one permitted wellbore (i.e. multilateral completions) the main wellbore will require compliance with (a)1 — (a) 6 of this section. Lateral details as specified by (a)1 — (a)6 of this section need not be posted but must be available upon request The wellhead sign must include the suffix- (ML) in the wellname indicating multiple active wellbores are present. 20 AAC 25.990 Definitions (xx) main wellbore means the active wellbore which is drilled from surface to the reservoir target, in which additional permitted laterals or spokes are drilled. In the case of a sidetracked well the new wellbore becomes the main wellbore. (xx) lateral (multilateral) means a new, directionally -drilled wellbore that exits a pre- existing, completed or suspended wellbore to a new bottom -hole location. The pre- existing wellbore (i.e. main wellbore ) must remain capable of production or injection. CC ConocoPh i I I i ps Alaska P.O. BOX 100360 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99510-0360 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations (a) This section applies to workover or service operations performed with slickline or conductor line with the tree in place. These operations are also subject to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.527. (b) Well control equipment must include (1) a set of wireline rams suitable or sized for each diameter of wire passing through the wireline valve; (2) a lubricator or pressure deployment system; and (3) a high pressure pack -off, stripper, or greasehead with linewiper, stripper, or pack -off. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it maybe subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. However-, .. the rated orki"bY` essti e e F an _____ ' ar type (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a month, wireline valves must be dismantled and rebuilt to ensure the integrity of the inner seals. Following rebuild the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, a4 least enee a week, egttipfne~t fnttst using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment maybe subjected; (2) after each installation of the well control equipment, that equipment must be pressure - tested, before wellbore entry, to the maximum potential wellhead pressure to which that equipment maybe subjected; (3) if the wireline valve rams have been used, repaired or changed, the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, using a non - compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which they may be subjected. (e) The operator shall post in the operator's cab a copy of the approved Application for Sundry Approvals, if that application is required under 20 AAC 25.280, any geologic hazard information obtained while drilling the well, and a copy of the operator's standing orders specifying well control procedures. ConocoPhillips Alaska P.O. BOX 100360 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99510-0360 (f) Upon request of the operator, the commission will, in its discretion, approve a variance from the requirements of this section if the variance provides at least an equally effective means of well control. Sincerely, Brandon Boehme Wells Supervisor ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc • 0 Page 1 of 2 Schwartz, Guy L (DOA) From: Boehme, Brandon H [Brandon.Boehme@conocophillips.com] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 1:56 PM To: Schwartz, Guy L (DOA) Cc: CPA Wells Supt Subject: 20 AAC 25.287 clarification Mr. Guy Schwartz Staff Petroleum Engineer Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Alaska Department of Administration guy.schwartz@alaska.gov 907-793-1226 To Mr. Guy Schwartz: This is a follow up email to recap our phone conversation yesterday as per request. The conversation revolved around the ambiguity of some of the verbiage set forth in the document 20 AAC 25.287 listed below as to the definition of a function test vs. a closure function test. We discussed that the frequency of wireline valve function tests may have resulted from the consideration of the wireline valve as a BOP. As we are aware wireline valves are not blow out prevention equipment, like a Rig BOP, but historically they have been called BOPS as they look similar to rig BOPS. The two major wireline and slickline providers in the state, Schlumberger and Halliburton, have been contacted and queried for their global pressure equipment requirements. Both companies are in agreement and indicate a function test of wireline valves should be completed at a minimum of once a year. However, you and I agreed that this seemed a bit too long between checks and also discussed that the current state requirements may also be a bit too frequent for our North Slope and Cook Inlet needs. As per requirements, Schlumberger and Halliburton currently have been performing weekly eline stem function tests and weekly tests of slickline rams in shop pressure test bays. Upon further inquiry, Schlumberger Wireline Headquarters indicated their intent on tightening up their global standards and furnished the following potential guidelines: unction test: Every time WLV rams activated during a job as inner seals possibly got damaged or deformed Every time you do change the inner seals ( which is normal to ensure they are installed correctly) Anytime you dismantle WLV ( as you need to make sure all parts that was put in place are function properly) Every Month to ensure integrity of the inner seals ( To ensure that environment did not corrode inner seals, as in TRIM you will need to dismantle all WLV) Every Job If very corrosive environment encountered or local regulation requirements Every Year as part of Q-check Every 5 years part of Major certification These proposed guidelines provide a strict monthly rebuild and stem test schedule, however less than the perceived current state regulations. This would allow our function tests to coincide with current unit maintenance schedule while also allow for a tightening up of requirements if more corrosivity were to show up in the future. Again it is important to note that the wireline valves are not blow out prevention equipment and are never used as such. Pursuing this North Slope and Cook Inlet frequency variance would allow us to more efficiently optimize production through better utilization of our contracted equipment. 20 AAC 25.287. Well control requirements for wireline operations (a) This section applies to workover or service operations performed with slickline or conductor line 7/11/2011 • Page 2 of 2 with the tree in place. These operations are also subject to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.527. (b) Well control equipment must include (1) a set of wireline rams suitable or sized for each diameter of wire passing through the wireline valve; (2) a lubricator or pressure deployment system; and (3) a high pressure pack -off, stripper, or greasehead with linewiper, stripper, or pack -off. (c) The rated working pressure of the well control equipment must exceed the maximum potential surface pressure to which it may be subjected. If an approved Application for Sundry Approvals (Form 10-403) is required under 20 AAC 25.280, the commission will specify in that approved application the working pressure that the equipment must be rated to meet or exceed. However, the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi. (d) The operator shall test the well control equipment as follows: (1) at least once a week, equipment must be function pressure -tested, using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (2) after each installation of the well control equipment, that equipment must be pressure -tested, before wellbore entry, to the maximum potential wellhead pressure to which that equipment may be subjected; (3) if the wireline valve rams have been used, repaired or changed, the wireline rams must be closed and function pressure -tested before wellbore entry, using a non -compressible fluid, to the required working pressure specified in an approved Application for Sundry Approvals under 20 AAC 25.280 or, if that application is not required, to the maximum potential surface pressure to which they may be subjected. (e) The operator shall post in the operator's cab a copy of the approved Application for Sundry Approvals, if that application is required under 20 AAC 25.280, any geologic hazard information obtained while drilling the well, and a copy of the operator's standing orders specifying well control procedures. (f) Upon request of the operator, the commission will, in its discretion, approve a variance from the requirements of this section if the variance provides at least an equally effective means of well control. History: Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152 Authority: AS 31.05.030 Thanks Guy, Brandon Boehme Wells Supervisor ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. mailto:boehmbh@conocophillips.com (907) 659-7728 Office (907) 943-1242 Mobile 7/11/2011 #2 • �J MEMORANDUM To: Cathy P. Foerster, Commissioner Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission From: Deborah E. Behr Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney Legislation and Regulations Section State of Alaska Department of Law Date: February 22, 2013 Tel. No.: 465-3600 File No.: JU2013200087 Re: Regulations File Opening Re: 20 AAC 25.040, .287, .990: AOGCC: Well Identification and Well Control Requirements For Wireline Operations We have received Cathy Foerster's file opening request regarding the above -referenced project, along with a copy of the proposed regulations and related documents. The project has been assigned to Assistant Attorney General Tab Ballantine, phone number 269-5100. Our department's file number for this regulations project is JU2013200087. This file number should be used on any further correspondence pertaining to this project. DEB/ere cc: ✓ Jody Colombie, Special Assistant Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Dept. of Administration Mike Barnhill, Deputy Commissioner Dept. of Administration Scott Meriwether, AAC Coordinator Office of the Lt. Governor Randy Ruaro, Deputy Chief of Staff Office of the Governor Martin Schultz, Chief Assistant Attorney General Oil, Gas and Mining Section Tab Ballantine, Assistant Attorney General Anchorage THE STATE 'ALASKA GOVI'.RNTOR SFAN PARNELL Memorandum DATE: February 20, 2013 TO: Deborah E. Behr Legislation and Regulations Section Attorney General's Office FROM: Cathy P. Foerster Chair, Commission Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission SUBJECT: File opening request for regulations Project on well identification and well Control requirements for wireline operations 20 AAC 25.040 20 AAC 25.287 20 AAC 25.990 . lash 011 and 'as �'- wkservatioll C'0111111ission We are requesting that you open a new file for the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission project to repeal Title 20, Chapter 25, Section 040 Well Identification, Section 287 Well Control requirements for wireline operations and 20 AAC 25.990 Definitions. 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That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is not in excess of the rate charted private i uals. j Signed' I Subscribed and sworn to before me this d day of I 1 Notary Public4— ftfoA'UJ , t The State of : � 1, Third Divisiot yam; y Anchorage, AIR"�MP r� ��1 , MY COMMIS7% NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION "BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (Commission) proposes to 1) amend 20 AAC 25.287 to modify the well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures forwireline operations, 2)amend 20 AAC 25.990 to define "main wellbore' and "lateral (multilateral)", and amend 20 AAC 25.040 to clarify wellhead signage requirements. Specifically, the Commission proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.040 to specify the signage requirements for wells with more than one permitted wellbore. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Comm issionalso proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.287to: 1. delete the language"the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi." 2. require monthly rebuilding of wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. 3. remove the requirement of weekly function pressure testing forwell control equipment for wireline operations. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.990 to add definitions for "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)". For a copy of the proposed regulation change, contact Jody Colombie at (907) 793-1221 or go to www.aogcc.aiaska.gov. You may comment on the proposed regulation change, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed change, by submitting written comments to Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission at 333 West 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501.Additionally, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 276-7542 and by electronic mail at Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2013. Oral or written comments also may be submitted at a hearing to be held on April 18, 2013, at 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. The hearing will be held at9:00 a.m. and might be extended to accommodate those present before 9:30 a.m. who did not have an opportunity to comment. if you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Jody Colombie at (907) 793-1221 no later thanApril 4, 2013 to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of any final regulation may be different from the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected. Statutory Authority: AS 31.05.030 Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: AS 31.05.030 Fiscal Information:The proposed regulation change is not expected to require an increased appropriation. DATE: February 20, 2013 Cathy P. Foerster Chair, Commissioner ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION (AS 44.62.190(d)) 1. Adopting agency: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission., 2. General subject of regulation:Well identification for multilateral wells, well control requirements for wireline operations, and definitions. 3. Citation of regulation: 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990. 4. Reason for the proposed action:Clarify requirements of well identification for multilateral wells, and clarify the well control requirements for wireline operations. 5. Appropriation/Allocation:Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 6. Cost of implementation to the state agency: zero. 7. The name of the contact person for the regulations: Name Cathy P. Foerster Title Chair, Commissioner Address 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Telephone (907) 793-1221 E-mail address is jody.colombie@alaska.gov 8. The origin of the proposed action: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission staff. 9. Date: February 20, 2013 Prepared by: Jody J. Colombie Special Staff Assistant (907)793-1221, AO-02-3-14-033 Published: February 22, 2013 r RECEIVED FEB 2 6 2012 STOF0330 AOGCC #193643 $512.94 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Joleesa Stepetin being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that he/she is a representative of the Anchorage Daily News, a daily newspaper. That said newspaper has been approved by the Third Judicial Court, Anchorage, Alaska, and it now and has been published in the English language continually as daily newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, and it is now and during all said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the annexed is a copy of an advertisement as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplemental form) of said newspaper on. February 22, 2013 and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication i not in excess f the rate ch ed privat ind Signe 'duals. i Subscribed nd sworn to before me this I)day of _ 20 l3 jYWVA]bW Notary Public in and for The State of Alaska. Third Division Anchorage, Alaska MY COMMISSION EXP ES1 1 6 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION "BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (Commission) proposes to 1) amend 20 AAC 25,287 to modify the well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures forwireline operations, 2)amend 20 AAC 25.990 to define "main wellbore' and "lateral (multilateral)", and amend 20 AAC 25,040 to clarify wellhead signage requirements. Specifically, the Commission proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.040 to specify the signage requirements for wells with more than one permitted wellbore. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commissiohalso proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.287to: 1. delete the language"the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi." 2. require monthly rebuilding of wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. 3. remove the requirement of weekly function pressure testing forwell control equipment for wireline operations. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.990 to add definitions for "main wellbore" and "lateral (multilateral)". For a copy of the proposed regulation change, contact Jody Colombia at (907) 793-1221 or go to www.aogcc.alaska.gov. You may comment on the proposed regulation change, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed change, by submitting written comments to Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission at 333 West 7th Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501.Additionally, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 276-7542 and by electronic mail at Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2013. Oral or written comments also may be submitted at a hearing to be held on April 18, 2013, at 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, The hearing will be held at9:00 a.m. and might be extended to accommodate those present before 9:30 a.m. who did not have an opportunity to comment. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to partic later thanipate in this process, please contact Jody Colombia at (907) 793-1221 no April 4, 2013 to ensure that any necessary accommodation can bB provided. After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of any final regulation may be different from the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected. Statutory Authority. AS 31.05.030 Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: AS 31.05.030 Fiscal Information:The proposed regulation change is not expected to require an increased appropriation. DATE: February 20, 2013 Cathy P. Foerster Chair, Commissioner ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION (AS 44.62.190(d)) 1. Adopting agency: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 2. General subject of regulation: Well identification for multilateral wells, well control requirements for wireline operations, and definitions. 3. Citation of regulation: 20 AAC 25.040, 20 AAC 25.287 and 20 AAC 25.990. 4. Reason for the proposed action:Clarify requirements of well identification for multilateral wells, and clarify the well control requirements for wireline operations. 5. Appropriation/Allocation:Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 6. Cost of implementation to the state agency: zero. 7. The name of the contact person for the regulations:; Name Cathy P. Foerster Title Chair, Commissioner Address 333 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 N� C Telephone (907)793-1221 E-mail address is jody.colombie@alaska.gov 6 , 8. The origin of the proposed action: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission staff. 9. Date: February 20, 2013 Prepared by: Jody Colombia Special Staff Assistant (907)793-1221 AO-02-3-14-033 Published: February 22, 2013 • • STATE OF ALASKA NOTICE TO PUBLISHER ADVERTISING ORDER NO. ADVERTISING INVOICE MUST BE IN TRIPLICATE SHOWING ADVERTISING ORDER NO., CERTIFIED /� O-0Z-3-14-033 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION (PART 2 OF THIS FORM) WITH ATTACHED COPY OF ! 1 ORDER ADVERTISEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH INVOICE SEE BOTTOM FOR INVOICE ADDRESS AOGCC AGENCY CONTACT DATE OF A.O. R 333 West 71h Avenue. Suite 100 o Anchorage. AK 99501 M o Anchorage Daily News PO Box 149001 Anchorage, AK 99514 United states of America State of PHONE IPCN 1%l//1 /7.J -1LLl DATES ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED: February 21, 2013 THE MATERIAL BETWEEN THE DOUBLE LINES MUST BE PRINTED IN ITS ENTIRETY ON THE DATES SHOWN. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Account # STOF0330 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION REMINDER ss INVOICE MUST BE IN TRIPLICATE AND MUST REFERENCE THE ADVERTISING ORDER NUMBER. division. A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE INVOICE. Before me, the undersigned, a notary public this day personally appeared ATTACH PROOF OF PUBLICATION HERE. who, being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he/she is the of Published at in said division and state of and that the advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in said publication on the day of 2012, and thereafter for consecutive days, the last publication appearing on the day of , 2012, and that the rate charged thereon is not in excess of the rate charged private individuals. Subscribed and sworn to before me This day of 2012, Notary public for state of My commission expires _ Colombie, Jody J (DOA) From: Colombie, Jody J (DOA) Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:17 AM To: resregs@leg is.state.aUs; Hultberg, Becky (DOA); Barnhill, Michael A (DOA); Thayer, Curtis W (DOA); Singh, Angela K (DOA); Ballantine, Tab A (LAW); Bettis, Patricia K (DOA); Brooks, Phoebe L (DOA); Colombie, Jody J (DOA); Crisp, John H (DOA); Davies, Stephen F (DOA); Ferguson, Victoria L (DOA); Fisher, Samantha J (DOA); Foerster, Catherine P (DOA); Grimaldi, Louis R (DOA); Johnson, Elaine M (DOA); Jones, Jeffery B (DOA); Laasch, Linda K (DOA); Bender, Makana K (DOA); McIver, Bren (DOA); McMains, Stephen E (DOA); Mumm, Joseph (DOA sponsored); Noble, Robert C (DOA); Norman, John K (DOA); Okland, Howard D (DOA); Paladijczuk, Tracie L (DOA); Pasqual, Maria (DOA); Regg, James B (DOA); Roby, David S (DOA); Scheve, Charles M (DOA); Schwartz, Guy L (DOA); Seamount, Dan T (DOA); Wallace, Chris D (DOA); Austerman, Alan; Bishop, Click; Chenault, Mike (LAA); Coghill, John (LAA); Costello, Mia; Drummond, Harriet; Dunleavy, Mike; Dyson, Fred (LAA); Edgmon, Bryce E (LAA); Egan, Dennis; Ellis, Johnny (LAA); Fairclough, Anna (LAA); Feige, Eric (LAA); Foster, Neal; French, Hollis (LAA); Gara, Les (LAA); Gardner, Berta; Gattis, Lynn A (LAA); Giessel, Cathy (LAA); Gruenberg, Max F (LAA); Guttenberg, David (LAA); Hawker, Mike (LAA); Herron, Bob; Higgins, Pete; Hoffman, Lyman F (LAA); Holmes, Lindsey (LAA); Huggins, Charlie (LAA); Hughes, Shelley; Isaacson, Doug; Johnson, Craig W (LAA); Josephson, Andrew; Kawasaki, Scott Jw (LAA); Keller, Wes (LAA); Kelly, Pete; Kerttula, Beth (LAA); Kreiss-Tomkins, Jonathan; LeDoux, Gabrielle; Lynn, Bob (LAA); McGuire, Lesil L (LAA); Meyer, Kevin; Micchiche, Peter; Millett, Charisse; Munoz, Cathy; Nageak, Benjamin; Neuman, Mark A (LAA); Olson, Donny (LAA); Olson, Kurt E (LAA); Pruitt, Lance; Reinbold, Lora; Saddler, Dan (LAA); Seaton, Paul (LAA); Stedman, Bert K (LAA); Stevens, Gary L (LAA); Stoltze, Bill (LAA); Tarr, Geran; Thompson, Steve (LAA); Tuck, Chris; Wielechowski, Bill (LAA); Wilson, Peggy A (LAA); Wilson, Tammie (LAA); (michael j.nelson@conocophillips.com); Abbie Jossie; AKDCWeIIIntegrityCoordinator; alaska@petrocalc.com; Alexander Bridge; Andrew VanderJack; Anna Raff; Barbara F Fullmer; bbritch; bbohrer@ap.org; Bill Penrose; Bill Walker; Bowen Roberts; Brian Havelock; Bruce Webb; Burdick, John D (DNR); caunderwood@marathonoil.com; Cliff Posey; Crandall, Krissell; D Lawrence; Daryl J. Kleppin; Dave Harbour; Dave Matthews; David Boelens; David Duffy; David House; David Scott; David Steingreaber; Davide Simeone; ddonkel@cfl.rr.com; Donna Ambruz; Dowdy, Alicia G (DNR); Dudley Platt; Elowe, Kristin; Evans, John R (LDZX); Francis S. Sommer; Gary Laughlin; schultz, gary (DNR sponsored); ghammons; Gordon Pospisil; Gorney, David L.; Greg Duggin; Gregg Nady; Gregory Geddes; gspfoff; Jdarlington oarlington@gmail.com); Jeanne McPherren; Jones, Jeffery B (DOA); Jerry McCutcheon; Jim White; Jim Winegarner; Joe Lastufka; news@radiokenai.com; Easton, John R (DNR); John Garing; John Spain; Jon Goltz; Jones, Jeffrey L (GOV); Juanita Lovett; Judy Stanek; Houle, Julie (DNR); Julie Little; Kari Moriarty; Kaynell Zeman; Keith Wiles; Kelly Sperback; Gregersen, Laura S (DNR); Luke Keller; Marc Kovak; Mark Dalton; Mark Hanley (ma rk.hanley@anadarko.com); Mark P. Worcester; Kremer, Marguerite C (DNR); Michael Jacobs; Mike Bill; mike@kbbi.org; Mike Morgan; Mikel Schultz; Mindy Lewis; MJ Loveland; mjnelson; mkm7200; knelson@petroleumnews.com; Nick W. Glover; Nikki Martin; NSK Problem Well Supv; Patty Alfaro; Decker, Paul L (DNR); Paul Mazzolini; Pike, Kevin W (DNR); Randall Kanady; Randy L. Skillern; Randy Redmond; Rena Delbridge; Renan Yanish; Robert Brelsford; Robert Campbell; Ryan Tunseth; Sandra Haggard; Sara Leverette; Scott Cranswick; Scott Griffith; Shannon Donnelly; Sharmaine Copeland; Sharon Yarawsky; Shellenbaum, Diane P (DNR); Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); Smith, Kyle S (DNR); Sondra Stewman; Stephanie Klemmer; Stephen Miller; Moothart, Steve R (DNR); Steven R. Rossberg; Suzanne Gibson; sheffield@aoga.org; Taylor, Cammy 0 (DNR); Ted 0 To: Kramer; Davidson, Temple (DNR); Teresa Imm; Timor Cutler; Tim Mayers; Tina Grovier; Todd Durkee; Tony Hopfinger; trmjrl; Vicki Irwin; Walter Featherly; yjrosen@ak.net; Aaron Gluzman; Aaron Sorrell; Bruce Williams; Bruno, Jeff J (DNR); Casey Sullivan; Dale Hoffman; David Lenig; Donna Vukich; Eric Lidji; Erik Opstad; Franger, James M (DNR); Gary Orr; Smith, Graham O (PCO); Greg Mattson; Heusser, Heather A (DNR); James Rodgers; Jason Bergerson; Jennifer Starck; jill.a.mcleod@conocophillips.com; Jim Magill; Joe Longo; King, Kathleen J (DNR); Laney Vazquez; Lara Coates; Lois Epstein; Louisiana Cutler; Marc Kuck; Steele, Marie C (DNR); Matt Gill; Ostrovsky, Larry (DNR sponsored); Bettis, Patricia K (DOA); Perrin, Don J (DNR); Peter Contreras; Pexton, Scott R (DNR); Pollard, Susan R (LAW); Pollet, Jolie; Richard Garrard; Ryan Daniel; Sandra Lemke; Talib Syed; Wayne Wooster; Woolf, Wendy C (DNR); William Hutto; William Van Dyke Subject: AOGCC Wireline Proposed Regulations Attachments: Wireline Public Notice, Additional Regulations and Proposed Regulations.pdf The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (Commission) proposes to 1) amend 20 AAC 25.287 to modify the well control requirements for maintenance, testing and pressures for wireline operations, 2) amend 20 AAC 25.990 to define "main wellbore' and "lateral (multilateral)", and amend 20 AAC 25.040 to clarify wellhead signage requirements. Specifically, the Commission proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.040 to specify the signage requirements for wells with more than one permitted wellbore. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also proposes to amend 20 AAC 25.287 to: 1. delete the language "the rated working pressure of an annular type preventer need not exceed 5,000 psi." 2. require monthly rebuilding of wireline valves and function pressure testing before reentering the wellbore. 3. remove the requirement of weekly function pressure testing for well control equipment for wireline operations. JodyJ. Colombie Special Assistant Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 333 W. 7r" Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (907) 793-1221 (907) 276-7542 Easy Peel® Labels Use Avery® Template 51600 Penny Vadla 399 W. Riverview Ave. Soldotna, AK 99669-7714 Jerry Hodgden Hodgden Oil Company 408 18" St. Golden, CO 80401-2433 Bernie Karl K&K Recycling Inc. 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