(a) In addition to the equipment already specified elsewhere in this subpart, the following equipment shall be in place and operational during air/gas drilling:
(1) Properly lubricated and maintained rotating head (major);
(2) Spark arresters on engines or water-cooled exhaust (major);
(3) Blooie line discharge 100 feet from well bore and securely anchored;
(4) Straight run on blooie line unless otherwise approved;
(5) Deduster equipment (major);
(6) All cuttings and circulating medium shall be directed into a reserve or blooie pit (major);
(7) Float valve above bit (major);
(8) Automatic igniter or continuous pilot light on the blooie line (major);
(9) Compressors located in the opposite direction from the blooie line a minimum of 100 feet from the well bore; and
(10) Mud circulating equipment, water, and mud materials (does not have to be premixed) sufficient to maintain the capacity of the hole and circulating tanks or pits.
Violation
| Corrective action
| Normal abatement period
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Minor | Install the equipment as specified | 24 hours.
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Major (as indicated) | Install the equipment as specified | Prompt correction required. |
(b) Hydrogen sulfide operation is specifically addressed under subpart 3176 of this part.