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Title 30

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  1. Title 30 —Mineral Resources
  2. Chapter II —Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior
  3. Subchapter B —Offshore
  4. Part 250 —Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf
  5. Subpart A   View Full Text
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Title 30Mineral ResourcesPart / Section
Chapter IIBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior200 – 299
Subchapter BOffshore250 – 285
Part 250Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf250.101 – 250.1933
Subpart AGeneral250.101 – 250.199
Authority and Definition of Terms250.101 – 250.105
§ 250.101Authority and applicability.
§ 250.102What does this part do?
§ 250.103Where can I find more information about the requirements in this part?
§ 250.104How may I appeal a decision made under BSEE regulations?
§ 250.105Definitions.
Performance Standards250.106 – 250.117
§ 250.106What standards will the Director use to regulate lease operations?
§ 250.107What must I do to protect health, safety, property, and the environment?
§ 250.108What requirements must I follow for cranes and other material-handling equipment?
§ 250.109What documents must I prepare and maintain related to welding?
§ 250.110What must I include in my welding plan?
§ 250.111Who oversees operations under my welding plan?
§ 250.112What standards must my welding equipment meet?
§ 250.113What procedures must I follow when welding?
§ 250.114How must I install, maintain, and operate electrical equipment?
§ 250.115What are the procedures for, and effects of, incorporation of documents by reference in this part?
§§ 250.116-250.117 [Reserved]
Gas Storage or Injection250.118 – 250.124
§ 250.118Will BSEE approve gas injection?
§ 250.119 [Reserved]
§ 250.120How does injecting, storing, or treating gas affect my royalty payments?
§ 250.121What happens when the reservoir contains both original gas in place and injected gas?
§ 250.122What effect does subsurface storage have on the lease term?
§ 250.123 [Reserved]
§ 250.124Will BSEE approve gas injection into the cap rock containing a sulphur deposit?
Fees250.125 – 250.126
§ 250.125Service fees.
§ 250.126Electronic payment instructions.
Inspections of Operations250.130 – 250.133
§ 250.130Why does BSEE conduct inspections?
§ 250.131Will BSEE notify me before conducting an inspection?
§ 250.132What must I do when BSEE conducts an inspection?
§ 250.133Will BSEE reimburse me for my expenses related to inspections?
Disqualification250.135 – 250.136
§ 250.135What will BSEE do if my operating performance is unacceptable?
§ 250.136How will BSEE determine if my operating performance is unacceptable?
Special Types of Approvals250.140 – 250.146
§ 250.140When will I receive an oral approval?
§ 250.141May I ever use alternate procedures or equipment?
§ 250.142How do I receive approval for departures?
§§ 250.143-250.144 [Reserved]
§ 250.145How do I designate an agent or a local agent?
§ 250.146Who is responsible for fulfilling leasehold obligations?
Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs)250.150 – 250.167
§ 250.150How do I name facilities and wells in the Gulf of America Region?
§ 250.151How do I name facilities in the Pacific Region?
§ 250.152How do I name facilities in the Alaska Region?
§ 250.153Do I have to rename an existing facility or well?
§ 250.154What identification signs must I display?
§§ 250.160-250.167 [Reserved]
Suspensions250.168 – 250.177
§ 250.168May operations or production be suspended?
§ 250.169What effect does suspension have on my lease?
§ 250.170How long does a suspension last?
§ 250.171How do I request a suspension?
§ 250.172When may the Regional Supervisor grant or direct an SOO or SOP?
§ 250.173When may the Regional Supervisor direct an SOO or SOP?
§ 250.174When may the Regional Supervisor grant or direct an SOP?
§ 250.175When may the Regional Supervisor grant an SOO?
§ 250.176Does a suspension affect my royalty payment?
§ 250.177What additional requirements may the Regional Supervisor order for a suspension?
Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations250.180 – 250.185
§ 250.180What am I required to do to keep my lease term in effect?
§§ 250.181-250.185 [Reserved]
Information and Reporting Requirements250.186 – 250.197
§ 250.186What reporting information and report forms must I submit?
§ 250.187What are BSEE's incident reporting requirements?
§ 250.188What incidents must I report to BSEE and when must I report them?
§ 250.189Reporting requirements for incidents requiring immediate notification.
§ 250.190Reporting requirements for incidents requiring written notification.
§ 250.191How does BSEE conduct incident investigations?
§ 250.192What reports and statistics must I submit relating to a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural occurrence?
§ 250.193Reports and investigations of possible violations.
§ 250.194How must I protect archaeological resources?
§ 250.195What notification does BSEE require on the production status of wells?
§ 250.196Reimbursements for reproduction and processing costs.
§ 250.197Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.
References250.198 – 250.199
§ 250.198Documents incorporated by reference.
§ 250.199Paperwork Reduction Act statements—information collection.
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