Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter II - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior |
SubChapter B - Offshore |
Part 250 - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf |
Subpart A - General |
§ 250.100 - Authority for information collection. |
Authority and Definition of Terms |
§ 250.101 - Authority and applicability. |
§ 250.102 - What does this part do? |
§ 250.103 - Where can I find more information about the requirements in this part? |
§ 250.104 - How may I appeal a decision made under BSEE regulations? |
§ 250.105 - Definitions. |
Performance Standards |
§ 250.106 - What standards will the Director use to regulate lease operations? |
§ 250.107 - What must I do to protect health, safety, property, and the environment? |
§ 250.108 - What requirements must I follow for cranes and other material-handling equipment? |
§ 250.109 - What documents must I prepare and maintain related to welding? |
§ 250.110 - What must I include in my welding plan? |
§ 250.111 - Who oversees operations under my welding plan? |
§ 250.112 - What standards must my welding equipment meet? |
§ 250.113 - What procedures must I follow when welding? |
§ 250.114 - How must I install, maintain, and operate electrical equipment? |
§ 250.115 - xxx |
§ 250.116 - How do I determine producibility if my well is in the Gulf of Mexico? |
§ 250.117 - How does a determination of well producibility affect royalty status? |
§§ 250.115--250.117 - [Reserved] |
§§ 250.116--250.117 - [Reserved] |
Inspection of Operations |
Right-of-use and Easement |
§ 250.160 - When will MMS grant me a right-of-use and easement, and what requirements must I meet? |
§ 250.161 - What else must I submit with my application? |
§ 250.162 - May I continue my right-of-use and easement after the termination of any lease on which it is situated? |
§ 250.163 - If I have a State lease, will MMS grant me a right-of-use and easement? |
§ 250.164 - If I have a State lease, what conditions apply for a right-of-use and easement? |
§ 250.165 - If I have a State lease, what fees do I have to pay for a right-of-use and easement? |
§ 250.166 - If I have a State lease, what surety bond must I have for a right-of-use and easement? |
Disqualification |
§ 250.135 - What will BSEE do if my operating performance is unacceptable? |
§ 250.136 - How will BSEE determine if my operating performance is unacceptable? |
Inspections of Operations |
§ 250.130 - Why does BSEE conduct inspections? |
§ 250.131 - Will BSEE notify me before conducting an inspection? |
§ 250.132 - What must I do when BSEE conducts an inspection? |
§ 250.133 - Will BSEE reimburse me for my expenses related to inspections? |
Gas Storage or Injection |
§ 250.118 - Will BSEE approve gas injection? |
§ 250.119 - [Reserved] |
§ 250.120 - How does injecting, storing, or treating gas affect my royalty payments? |
§ 250.121 - What happens when the reservoir contains both original gas in place and injected gas? |
§ 250.122 - What effect does subsurface storage have on the lease term? |
§ 250.123 - [Reserved] |
§ 250.124 - Will BSEE approve gas injection into the cap rock containing a sulphur deposit? |
Special Types of Approvals |
§ 250.140 - When will I receive an oral approval? |
§ 250.141 - May I ever use alternate procedures or equipment? |
§ 250.142 - How do I receive approval for departures? |
§ 250.143 - How do I designate an operator? |
§ 250.144 - How do I designate a new operator when a designation of operator terminates? |
§ 250.145 - How do I designate an agent or a local agent? |
§ 250.146 - Who is responsible for fulfilling leasehold obligations? |
§§ 250.143--250.144 - [Reserved] |
Fees |
§ 250.125 - Service fees. |
§ 250.126 - Electronic payment instructions. |
References |
§ 250.198 - Documents incorporated by reference. |
§ 250.199 - Paperwork Reduction Act statements - information collection. |
Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include Modus) |
§ 250.150 - How do I name facilities and wells in the Gulf of Mexico Region? |
§ 250.151 - How do I name facilities in the Pacific Region? |
§ 250.152 - How do I name facilities in the Alaska Region? |
§ 250.153 - Do I have to rename an existing facility or well? |
§ 250.154 - What identification signs must I display? |
§§ 250.160--250.167 - [Reserved] |
Suspensions |
§ 250.168 - May operations or production be suspended? |
§ 250.169 - What effect does suspension have on my lease? |
§ 250.170 - How long does a suspension last? |
§ 250.171 - How do I request a suspension? |
§ 250.172 - When may the Regional Supervisor grant or direct an SOO or SOP? |
§ 250.173 - When may the Regional Supervisor direct an SOO or SOP? |
§ 250.174 - When may the Regional Supervisor grant or direct an SOP? |
§ 250.175 - When may the Regional Supervisor grant an SOO? |
§ 250.176 - Does a suspension affect my royalty payment? |
§ 250.177 - What additional requirements may the Regional Supervisor order for a suspension? |
Information and Reporting Requirements |
§ 250.186 - What reporting information and report forms must I submit? |
§ 250.187 - What are BSEE's incident reporting requirements? |
§ 250.188 - What incidents must I report to BSEE and when must I report them? |
§ 250.189 - Reporting requirements for incidents requiring immediate notification. |
§ 250.190 - Reporting requirements for incidents requiring written notification. |
§ 250.191 - How does BSEE conduct incident investigations? |
§ 250.192 - What reports and statistics must I submit relating to a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural occurrence? |
§ 250.193 - Reports and investigations of possible violations. |
§ 250.194 - How must I protect archaeological resources? |
§ 250.195 - What notification does BSEE require on the production status of wells? |
§ 250.196 - Reimbursements for reproduction and processing costs. |
§ 250.197 - Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection. |
Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations |
§ 250.180 - What am I required to do to keep my lease term in effect? |
§ 250.181 - When may the Secretary cancel my lease and when am I compensated for cancellation? |
§ 250.182 - When may the Secretary cancel a lease at the exploration stage? |
§ 250.183 - When may MMS or the Secretary extend or cancel a lease at the development and production stage? |
§ 250.184 - What is the amount of compensation for lease cancellation? |
§ 250.185 - When is there no compensation for a lease cancellation? |
§§ 250.181--250.185 - [Reserved] |