N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.25.8 - DRILLING MUD AND MUD PITS
A. In order to assure an adequate supply of
drilling fluid to confine all natural fluids to their respective native strata
and to prevent blowouts, each operator shall, prior to commencing drilling
operations, provide a pit of adequate size to hold such drilling fluid and to
receive drill cuttings, and such pit shall be so constructed and maintained to
prevent contaminants from overflowing on the surface of the ground and/or
entering any water course.
B. The
temperature of the return mud shall be monitored continuously during the
drilling of the surface casing hole, and in the case of a thermal gradient
well, shall be monitored to total depth. Either a continuous temperature
recording device shall be installed and maintained in good working condition,
or the temperature shall be measured manually and recorded at least one time
each hour.
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