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§250.601 — Definitions

When used in this subpart, the following terms shall have the meanings given below:

 
Expected surface pressure means the highest pressure predicted to be exerted upon the surface of a well. In calculating expected surface pressure, you must consider reservoir pressure as well as applied surface pressure.
 
Routine operations mean any of the following operations conducted on a well with the tree installed:
 
(a)
Cutting paraffin;
 
(b)
Removing and setting pump-through-type tubing plugs, gas-lift valves, and subsurface safety valves which can be removed by wireline operations;
 
(c)
Bailing sand;
 
(d)
Pressure surveys;
 
(e)
Swabbing;
 
(f)
Scale or corrosion treatment;
 
(g)
Caliper and gauge surveys;
 
(h)
Corrosion inhibitor treatment;
 
(i)
Removing or replacing subsurface pumps;
 
(j)
Through-tubing logging (diagnostics);
 
(k)
Wireline fishing; and
 
(l)
Setting and retrieving other subsurface flow-control devices.
 
Workover operations mean the work conducted on wells after the initial completion for the purpose of maintaining or restoring the productivity of a well.

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