Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 250.873 — Subsea Gas Lift Requirements
30 C.F.R. § 250.873
If you choose to install a subsea gas lift system, you must design your system as approved in your DWOP or as follows:
(a) Design the gas lift supply pipeline in accordance with API RP 14C (incorporated by reference as specified in § 250.198) for the gas lift supply system located on the platform.
(b) Meet the applicable requirements in the following table:
(c) Follow the valve closure times and hydraulic bleed requirements according to your approved DWOP for the following:
(1) Electro-hydraulic control system with gas lift,
(2) Electro-hydraulic control system with gas lift with loss of communications,
(3) Direct-hydraulic control system with gas lift.
(d) Follow the gas lift system valve testing requirements according to the following table:
Authorizing Statute
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Secretarial authority30 U.S.C. § 1751
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Oil and hazardous substance liability33 U.S.C. § 1321
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Administration of leasing43 U.S.C. § 1334