30 CFR 57.22314 - Flow-control devices (V-A and V-B mines).

Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Apr 14, 2025

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§ 57.22314 - Flow-control devices (V-A and V-B mines).

Oil recovery drill holes that penetrate oil bearing formations shall have devices to control the release of liquid hydrocarbons and hazardous gases during the drilling process. Such devices may be recovered for reuse after the formation has been depressurized or the well or borehole has been capped or connected to a collection system.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

source: 50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 57.22314