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5. Annular pressure test form

The MiSTAR Annular Pressure Test Form is for the digital submission of GRMD’s Annular Pressure Test document (EQP 7606). View the Standard Annular Pressure Test Guidance.

Data validation and field descriptions

When a form file is uploaded the application performs validation against both the header information and all corresponding detail records. If any auto populated fields seem incorrect after you have uploaded the document to the MiSTAR application, please contact GRMD at EGLE-GRMDUIC@Michigan.gov. Below users can find descriptions, hints and validation for the Annular Pressure Test Form:

Annular Pressure Test

Fields Req. Validation Criteria and Description
Operator Name Yes Official operator/permittee name with GRMD.
Operator Number Yes GRMD operator/permittee number. Must match
operator uploading document.
14-digit API Number Yes Must be 14-digit number, must belong to company listed in header, and must be listed as a Class II well in the GRMD database. If this field shows an error indicating it is not Class II and you believe it should be, please contact GRMD.
Well Name & Number Auto Well Name & Number from GRMD Permit. Field is auto-populated based on the API Number.
UIC Well Type Auto This field is auto-populated based on the API number.
Date of Test Yes MM/DD/YYYY.
Casing Diameter Yes Use decimal inches.
Tubing Diameter Yes Use decimal inches.
Gauge Serial Number Yes Provide serial number.
Type of Pressure Gauge Yes Either ‘Analog’ or ‘Digital’.
Pressure Gauge Comment No Provide gauge brand and any other relevant information.
Gauge Inch Face Yes Gauge face diameter in inches; use zero for digital gauge. Allows decimals.
Gauge PSI Range Yes Range of PSI gauge can measure. For example: 0-500.
Gauge PSI Increments Yes Increments of PSI gauge can measure. For example: 5 (psi). Use whole numbers.
New Gauge? Yes Yes or No.
Calibration Date See above The most recent calibration date for pressure gauge. Required for gauges that are not new. Recommended for new gauges. Format as MM/DD/YYYY.
Is Calibration Certification Submitted? Yes Yes or No.
Packer Type/Model Yes Describe packer type and model.
Packer Depth (MD ft) Yes Use Whole numbers.
Top of Permitted Injection Zone (MD ft) Yes Use Whole numbers.
Is Packer set at depth compliant with R324.804(2)? Yes Yes or No. Indicate if Packer is set within 100 ft of the base of injection casing or within 100 ft of the top perforation of injection interval. If not- justification is required.
Packer Notes- has justification been submitted? See above Yes or No. Field is required if previous question =No. Justification is required if the packer is more than 100 feet above the top of the injection zone or more than 100 ft above top perforation of injection interval.
Fluid Return (gallons) Yes Allows decimals.
Purpose of Test Yes Choose from: 5-Year Test, After Rework, New Permitted Well, Other
Max Allowable Pressure Change Yes Max allowable pressure change for the well is 5%: Initial Pressure x 0.05 psi Use PSIG, allows decimals.
Test Period Pressure Change Yes Change measured during test. Allows decimals.
Duration of Test (Min) Yes Use Whole number.
Test Result Yes Choose from: Pass or Fail.
Was test witnessed by an EGLE representative? Yes Must be Yes or No.
Name of EGLE Rep See above If above field is yes, give name of EGLE representative.
Comments No Describe any issues encountered during the test.

Pressure Readings

For class II wells, readings must be taken at least every 10 minutes, for a minimum of 30 minutes. Annulus test pressure shall not be less than 300 psig.

Fields Req. Validation Criteria and Description
Time (Military Time) Yes For each pressure measurement give time as HH:MM.
Annulus Pressure Yes Allows decimals.
Tubing Pressure Yes Allows decimals.
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