Oil & gas operators
Compliance surveys that keep production and regulatory obligations aligned under Rule 69.
Oil & Gas Compliance — Rule 69
NORM Surveying Services in Mississippi
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) can build up in oilfield equipment, tanks, piping, and production facilities. Under Mississippi Oil & Gas Board Rule 69, operators must identify and properly manage NORM. EMS provides professional NORM surveys to help operators meet those requirements quickly and confidently.
What NORM is What NORM is
Professional NORM surveys, done right
EMS provides professional NORM surveys in Mississippi, helping oil and gas operators meet regulatory requirements quickly and confidently.
Because NORM can accumulate anywhere produced fluids, sludge, scale, or brine have been handled, getting equipment evaluated early keeps maintenance, equipment removal, and site-closure projects on schedule.
Requirements
When is a NORM survey required?
Mississippi Rule 69 requires NORM evaluation when:
- Equipment is opened, cleaned, cut, or repaired
- Production equipment is removed from service
- Facilities are abandoned or decommissioned
- Equipment is sold, transported, or disposed
- NORM is suspected due to production history
If equipment has handled produced fluids, sludge, scale, or brine, NORM may be present.
The stakes
Why NORM compliance matters
Failure to address NORM can lead to:
- Worker exposure risks
- Regulatory violations
- Project delays
- Disposal complications
- Liability during equipment sales or site closure
A compliant NORM survey provides documented proof that materials were evaluated and managed properly.
Our services Our services
What our NORM surveys include
EMS provides:
- Field-based radiation screening
- Identification of NORM-impacted equipment
- Professional survey documentation
- Mississippi Oil & Gas Board Form 21 completion & submittal
- Clear guidance on next steps if elevated readings are found
Who we serve
Built for oilfield operators and crews
Production & maintenance teams
Screening before equipment is opened, cleaned, cut, repaired, or removed from service.
Plugging & abandonment
Documented evaluation for facilities being abandoned, decommissioned, or closed.
Equipment sales & transfers
A clear NORM status before equipment is sold, transported, or disposed.
Planning maintenance, equipment removal, or a site closure?
Address NORM requirements before work begins. Contact EMS to schedule a survey and keep your project moving.