Subpart A. Subpart A—General

• Authority and Definition of Terms

  • SECTION § 250.101 - Authority and applicability.
  • SECTION § 250.102 - What does this part do?
  • SECTION § 250.103 - Where can I find more information about the requirements in this part?
  • SECTION § 250.104 - How may I appeal a decision made under BSEE regulations?
  • SECTION § 250.105 - Definitions.

• Performance Standards

  • SECTION § 250.106 - What standards will the Director use to regulate lease operations?
  • SECTION § 250.107 - What must I do to protect health, safety, property, and the environment?
  • SECTION § 250.108 - What requirements must I follow for cranes and other material-handling equipment?
  • SECTION § 250.109 - What documents must I prepare and maintain related to welding?
  • SECTION § 250.110 - What must I include in my welding plan?
  • SECTION § 250.111 - Who oversees operations under my welding plan?
  • SECTION § 250.112 - What standards must my welding equipment meet?
  • SECTION § 250.113 - What procedures must I follow when welding?
  • SECTION § 250.114 - How must I install, maintain, and operate electrical equipment?
  • SECTION § 250.115 - What are the procedures for, and effects of, incorporation of documents by reference in this part?
  • SECTION §§ 250.116-250.117 - §[Reserved]

• Gas Storage or Injection

  • SECTION § 250.118 - Will BSEE approve gas injection?
  • SECTION § 250.119 - [Reserved]
  • SECTION § 250.120 -
  • SECTION § 250.121 - What happens when the reservoir contains both original gas in place and injected gas?
  • SECTION § 250.122 - What effect does subsurface storage have on the lease term?
  • SECTION § 250.123 - [Reserved]
  • SECTION § 250.124 - Will BSEE approve gas injection into the cap rock containing a sulphur deposit?

• Fees

  • SECTION § 250.125 - Service fees.
  • SECTION § 250.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

• Inspections of Operations

  • SECTION § 250.130 - Why does BSEE conduct inspections?
  • SECTION § 250.131 - Will BSEE notify me before conducting an inspection?
  • SECTION § 250.132 - What must I do when BSEE conducts an inspection?
  • SECTION § 250.133 - Will BSEE reimburse me for my expenses related to inspections?

• Disqualification

  • SECTION § 250.135 - What will BSEE do if my operating performance is unacceptable?
  • SECTION § 250.136 - How will BSEE determine if my operating performance is unacceptable?

• Special Types of Approvals

  • SECTION § 250.140 - When will I receive an oral approval?
  • SECTION § 250.141 - May I ever use alternate procedures or equipment?
  • SECTION § 250.142 - How do I receive approval for departures?
  • SECTION §§ 250.143-250.144 - §[Reserved]
  • SECTION § 250.145 - How do I designate an agent or a local agent?
  • SECTION § 250.146 - Who is responsible for fulfilling leasehold obligations?

• Naming and Identifying Facilities and Wells (Does Not Include MODUs)

  • SECTION § 250.150 - How do I name facilities and wells in the Gulf of Mexico Region?
  • SECTION § 250.151 - How do I name facilities in the Pacific Region?
  • SECTION § 250.152 - How do I name facilities in the Alaska Region?
  • SECTION § 250.153 - Do I have to rename an existing facility or well?
  • SECTION § 250.154 - What identification signs must I display?
  • SECTION §§ 250.160-250.167 - §[Reserved]

• Suspensions

  • SECTION § 250.168 - May operations or production be suspended?
  • SECTION § 250.169 - What effect does suspension have on my lease?
  • SECTION § 250.170 - How long does a suspension last?
  • SECTION § 250.171 - How do I request a suspension?
  • SECTION § 250.172 - When may the Regional Supervisor grant or direct an SOO or SOP?
  • SECTION § 250.173 - When may the Regional Supervisor direct an SOO or SOP?
  • SECTION § 250.174 - When may the Regional Supervisor grant or direct an SOP?
  • SECTION § 250.175 - When may the Regional Supervisor grant an SOO?
  • SECTION § 250.176 - Does a suspension affect my royalty payment?
  • SECTION § 250.177 - What additional requirements may the Regional Supervisor order for a suspension?

• Primary Lease Requirements, Lease Term Extensions, and Lease Cancellations

  • SECTION § 250.180 - What am I required to do to keep my lease term in effect?
  • SECTION §§ 250.181-250.185 - §[Reserved]

• Information and Reporting Requirements

  • SECTION § 250.186 - What reporting information and report forms must I submit?
  • SECTION § 250.187 - What are BSEE's incident reporting requirements?
  • SECTION § 250.188 - What incidents must I report to BSEE and when must I report them?
  • SECTION § 250.189 - Reporting requirements for incidents requiring immediate notification.
  • SECTION § 250.190 - Reporting requirements for incidents requiring written notification.
  • SECTION § 250.191 - How does BSEE conduct incident investigations?
  • SECTION § 250.192 - What reports and statistics must I submit relating to a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural occurrence?
  • SECTION § 250.193 - Reports and investigations of possible violations.
  • SECTION § 250.194 - How must I protect archaeological resources?
  • SECTION § 250.195 - What notification does BSEE require on the production status of wells?
  • SECTION § 250.196 - Reimbursements for reproduction and processing costs.
  • SECTION § 250.197 - Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.

• References

  • SECTION § 250.198 - Documents incorporated by reference.
  • SECTION § 250.199 - Paperwork Reduction Act statements—information collection.