Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 551.4 — Types Of G&g Activities That Require Permits Or Notices
30 C.F.R. § 551.4
(a) Exploration. You must have a BOEM-approved permit to conduct G&G exploration, including deep stratigraphic tests, for oil, gas, or sulphur resources. If you conduct both geological and geophysical exploration, you must have a separate permit for each.
(b) Scientific research. You may only conduct G&G scientific research related to oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS after you obtain a BOEM-approved permit or file a Notice.
(1) Permit. You must obtain a permit if the research activities you propose to conduct involve:
(i) Using solid or liquid explosives;
(ii) Drilling a deep stratigraphic test; or
(iii) Developing data and information for proprietary use or sale.
(2) Notice. Any other G&G scientific research that you conduct related to oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS requires you to file a Notice with the Regional Director at least 30 days before you begin. If circumstances preclude a 30-day Notice, you must provide oral notification and followup in writing. You must also inform BOEM in writing when you conclude your work.
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