Recent Recommendation Status Updates

Each recommendation the CSB issues is monitored by CSB staff from the time it is issued to closing. CSB staff evaluate recipient responses, and the Board votes to assign status designations to recommendations based on staff evaluation. This page highlights recommendations for which the Board has recently voted to change the status of the recommendation. For more information on how the CSB defines its recommendation statuses, please visit the Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions page.

 

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Recommendations

Pryor Trust Fatal Gas Well Blowout and Fire (8 Recommendations)
International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) (1 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: June 12, 2019

2018-01-I-OK-14

Participate in development of the recommended practice describe in recommendation 2018-01-OK-R4 to [American Petroleum Institute] API.


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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National Oilwell Varco (NOV) (2 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: June 12, 2019

2018-01-I-OK-17

Design the M/D Totco user interface to allow drilling contractors to pre-set different alarms for different operations (e.g., different alarm configurations for drilling, tripping, circulating, and surface operations in a “state-based” alarm system).


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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2018-01-I-OK-18

Design the M/D Totco electronic drilling data system so that alarm information, including alarm set points, alarm activation log, alarm horn status (on or off), and alarm system status (on or off) is provided to customers.


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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Pason Systems Corp. (2 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: June 12, 2019

2018-01-I-OK-15

Design the Pason user interface to allow drilling contractors to pre-set different alarms for different operations (e.g., different alarm configurations for drilling, tripping, circulating, and surface operations in a “state-based” alarm system).


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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2018-01-I-OK-16

Design the Pason electronic drilling data system so that alarm information, including alarm set points, alarm activation log, alarm horn status (on or off), and alarm system status (on or off) is provided to customers.


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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Red Mountain Operating (2 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: June 12, 2019

2018-01-I-OK-12

Develop a new policy that a well-specific Well Construction Interface Document be in place before drilling operations begin, as specified in API Bulletin 97 Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines. Ensure the policy requires that the Well Construction Interface Document specifies the technical requirements of the rig equipment and technical qualifications of personnel (e.g., conventional drilling, managed pressure drilling, underbalanced drilling) as well as specifies which barriers must be maintained and the expected response if a barrier is lost.


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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2018-01-I-OK-13

Develop a management of change policy governing real-time changes to operations and the drilling plan. As part of this policy, require hazard analysis and consideration of rig equipment, procedures, and personnel training and qualifications.


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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State of Oklahoma/Oklahoma Corporation Commission (1 Recommendations)
Open: 100% | Closed: 0%
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Final Report Released On: June 12, 2019

2018-01-I-OK-19

Establish and implement safety regulations requiring entities who design oil and gas well drilling plans for wells in Oklahoma (e.g., operators) and entities who perform the drilling operation (e.g., drilling contractors) to develop and implement the following prior to conducting drilling operations:

(a) Detailed written operating procedures with specified steps and equipment alignment for all operations;

(b) Written procedures for the management of changes (except replacements in kind) in procedures, the well plan, and equipment;

(c) A risk assessment of hazards associated with the drilling plan;

(d) A requirement to follow Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP);

(e) Development of a Well Construction Interface Document between the operator and the drilling contractor prior to the commencement of drilling activities which at a minimum includes a bridging document and well plan specifying barriers and how to manage them;

(f) The performance and documentation of flow checks using acceptable methods at defined points during the operation for a specified duration; and

(g) A requirement for employee participation, similar to the Employee Participation requirement in the OSHA PSM standard.


Status: Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response
Open - Awaiting Response or Evaluation/Approval of Response (O - ARE/AR) - The recipient has not submitted a substantive response, or the evaluation by CSB staff of a response is pending, or the Board has not yet acted on staff recommendation of status.
 

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