There is, of course, no longer a requirement for a well control certificate. It is for the well operator (see Well Operations) to ensure that personnel are competent and many companies are using the International Well Control Forum certificate but this is just one way of showing that personnel have a certain level of knowledge and is not mandatory. Relevant Statutes:
The Well Operator shall ensure that suitable well control equipment is provided to protect against blowouts.
The deployment of this equipment is the responsibility of: