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Title 30Mineral ResourcesPart / Section
Chapter VBureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior500 – 599
Subchapter BOffshore550 – 586
Part 550Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf550.101 – 550.1497
Subpart AGeneral550.101 – 550.199
Authority and Definition of Terms550.101 – 550.105
§ 550.101Authority and applicability.
§ 550.102What does this part do?
§ 550.103Where can I find more information about the requirements in this part?
§ 550.104How may I appeal a decision made under BOEM regulations?
§ 550.105Definitions.
Performance Standards550.115 – 550.123
§ 550.115How do I determine well producibility?
§ 550.116How do I determine producibility if my well is in the Gulf of America?
§ 550.117How does a determination of well producibility affect royalty status?
§ 550.118 [Reserved]
§ 550.119Will BOEM approve subsurface gas storage?
§ 550.120What standards will BOEM use to regulate leases, rights-of-use and easement, and rights-of-way?
§ 550.121What must I do to protect health, safety, property, and the environment?
§ 550.122What effect does subsurface storage have on the lease term?
§ 550.123Will BOEM allow gas storage on unleased lands?
Fees550.125 – 550.126
§ 550.125Service fees.
§ 550.126Electronic payment instructions.
Inspection of Operations550.130
§ 550.130 [Reserved]
Disqualification550.135 – 550.136
§ 550.135What will BOEM do if my operating performance is unacceptable?
§ 550.136How will BOEM determine if my performance is unacceptable?
Special Types of Approvals550.140 – 550.147
§ 550.140When will I receive an oral approval?
§ 550.141May I ever use alternate procedures or equipment?
§ 550.142How do I receive approval for departures?
§ 550.143How do I designate an operator?
§ 550.144How do I designate a new operator when a designation of operator terminates?
§ 550.146How do I designate an agent or a local agent?
§ 550.147Who is responsible for fulfilling leasehold obligations?
Right-of-Use and Easement550.160 – 550.167
§ 550.160When will BOEM grant me a right-of-use and easement (RUE), and what requirements must I meet?
§ 550.161What else must I submit with my application?
§ 550.162May I continue my right-of-use and easement after the termination of any lease on which it is situated?
§ 550.163If I have a State lease, will BOEM grant me a right-of-use and easement?
§ 550.164If I have a State lease, what conditions apply for a right-of-use and easement?
§ 550.165If I have a State lease, what fees do I have to pay for a right-of-use and easement?
§ 550.166If BOEM grants me a RUE, what financial assurance must I provide?
§ 550.167How may I obtain or assign my interest in a RUE?
Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations550.181 – 550.185
§ 550.181When may the Secretary cancel my lease and when am I compensated for cancellation?
§ 550.182When may the Secretary cancel a lease at the exploration stage?
§ 550.183When may BOEM or the Secretary extend or cancel a lease at the development and production stage?
§ 550.184What is the amount of compensation for lease cancellation?
§ 550.185When is there no compensation for a lease cancellation?
Information and Reporting Requirements550.186 – 550.197
§ 550.186What reporting information and report forms must I submit?
§§ 550.187-550.193 [Reserved]
§ 550.194How must I protect archaeological resources?
§ 550.195 [Reserved]
§ 550.196Reimbursements for reproduction and processing costs.
§ 550.197Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.
References550.198 – 550.199
§ 550.198 [Reserved]
§ 550.199Paperwork Reduction Act statements—information collection.