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§250.418 — What additional information must I submit with my APD?

You must include the following with the APD:

 
(a)
Rated capacities of the drilling rig and major drilling equipment, if not already on file with the appropriate District office;
 
(b)
A drilling fluids program that includes the minimum quantities of drilling fluids and drilling fluid materials, including weight materials, to be kept at the site;
 
(c)
A proposed directional plot if the well is to be directionally drilled;
 
(d)
A Hydrogen Sulfide Contingency Plan (see §250.490), if applicable, and not previously submitted;
 
(e)
A welding plan (see §§250.109 to 250.113) if not previously submitted;
 
(f)
In areas subject to subfreezing conditions, evidence that the drilling equipment, BOP systems and components, diverter systems, and other associated equipment and materials are suitable for operating under such conditions;
 
(g)
A request for approval, if you plan to wash out or displace cement to facilitate casing removal upon well abandonment. Your request must include a description of how far below the mudline you propose to displace cement and how you will visually monitor returns;
 
(h)
Certification of your casing and cementing program as required in §250.420(a)(7); and
 
(i)
Such other information as the District Manager may require.
 
(j)
For Arctic OCS exploratory drilling operations, you must provide the information required by §250.470.

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