Code of Federal Regulations > Title 30 > Chapter II > Part 250 > Subpart G - Subpart G—Well Operations and Equipment

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

BLOWOUT PREVENTER (BOP) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

§ 250.730 - What are the general requirements for BOP systems and system components?

§ 250.731 - What information must I submit for BOP systems and system components?

§ 250.732 - What are the independent third party requirements for BOP systems and system components?

§ 250.733 - What are the requirements for a surface BOP stack?

§ 250.734 - What are the requirements for a subsea BOP system?

§ 250.735 - What associated systems and related equipment must all BOP systems include?

§ 250.736 - What are the requirements for choke manifolds, kelly-type valves inside BOPs, and drill string safety valves?

§ 250.737 - What are the BOP system testing requirements?

§ 250.738 - What must I do in certain situations involving BOP equipment or systems?

§ 250.739 - What are the BOP maintenance and inspection requirements?

RECORDS AND REPORTING

§ 250.740 - What records must I keep?

§ 250.741 - How long must I keep records?

§ 250.742 - What well records am I required to submit?

§ 250.743 - What are the well activity reporting requirements?

§ 250.744 - What are the end of operation reporting requirements?

§ 250.745 - What other well records could I be required to submit?

§ 250.746 - What are the recordkeeping requirements for casing, liner, and BOP tests, and inspections of BOP systems and marine risers?

COILED TUBING OPERATIONS

§ 250.750 - What are the coiled tubing requirements?

§ 250.751 - Coiled tubing testing requirements.

SNUBBING OPERATIONS

§ 250.760 - What are the snubbing requirements?

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§ 250.700 - What operations and equipment does this subpart cover?

§ 250.701 - May I use alternate procedures or equipment during operations?

§ 250.702 - May I obtain departures from these requirements?

§ 250.703 - What must I do to keep wells under control?

RIG REQUIREMENTS

§ 250.710 - What instructions must be given to personnel engaged in well operations?

§ 250.711 - What are the requirements for well-control drills?

§ 250.712 - What rig unit movements must I report?

§ 250.713 - What must I provide if I plan to use a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) for well operations?

§ 250.714 - Do I have to develop a dropped objects plan?

§ 250.715 - Do I need a global positioning system (GPS) for all MODUs?

WELL OPERATIONS

§ 250.720 - When and how must I secure a well?

§ 250.721 - What are the requirements for pressure testing casing and liners?

§ 250.722 - What are the requirements for prolonged operations in a well?

§ 250.723 - What additional safety measures must I take when I conduct operations on a platform that has producing wells or has other hydrocarbon flow?

§ 250.724 - What are the real-time monitoring requirements?