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§ 551.3 — Authority And Applicability Of This Part
30 C.F.R. § 551.3
BOEM authorizes you to conduct exploration or scientific research activities under this part in accordance with the Act, the regulations in this part, orders of the Director/Regional Director, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and amendments.
(a) This part does not apply to G&G exploration conducted by or on behalf of the lessee on a lease in the OCS. Refer to 30 CFR part 250 if you plan to conduct G&G activities related to oil, gas, or sulphur under terms of a lease.
(b) Federal agencies are exempt from the regulations in this part.
(c) G&G exploration or G&G scientific research related to minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur is covered by regulations at 30 CFR part 580.
Authorizing Statute
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Deposit of royalty funds to Indian accounts30 U.S.C. § 1714
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Limits on liability33 U.S.C. § 2704
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Leases, easements, and rights-of-way on the outer Continental Shelf43 U.S.C. § 1337
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Definitions43 U.S.C. § 1331
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Secretarial authority30 U.S.C. § 1751
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Administration of leasing43 U.S.C. § 1334