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BMP ID: 2509
Title: Blowout prevention equipment must contain pipe rams that enable closure on the pipe being used.
Text: "i.... Well control equipment and other safety requirements are:(5) Blowout prevention equipment shall contain pipe rams that enable closure on the pipe being used. The choke line(s) and kill line(s) shall be anchored, tied or otherwise secured to prevent whipping resulting from pressure surges."
Source Publication Name: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, Final Draft Rules 11 07 08
Citation Section: 603. DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS AND HIGH DENSITY AREA RULES
Citation Page: 603(i)(5)
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
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Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
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Categories: Human Health and Safety
Location: Colorado
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Date Entered: 2009-02-26 10:06 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-02-26 10:06 UTC