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Proposed Rule2022-095602022-05-16

Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature and Subpart B Revisions

Interior Department, Safety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau

Abstract

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is proposing to add requirements for new or unusual technology, including equipment used in high pressure high temperature (HPHT) environments, to revise and reorganize the information submission requirements for a project's Conceptual Plans and Deepwater Operations Plans (DWOP), and to require independent third parties to review certain information prior to submission to BSEE. This proposed rule would improve operational and environmental safety and human health while providing consistency and clarity to industry regarding the equipment and operational requirements necessary for BSEE review and approval of projects using new or unusual technology.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Send your comments on this proposed rule to BSEE on or before July 15, 2022. BSEE is not obligated to consider or include in the Administrative Record for the final rule comments that we receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES) or comments delivered to an address other than those listed below (see ADDRESSES). Information Collection Requirements: If you wish to comment on the information collection requirements in this proposed rule, please note that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information contained in this proposed rule between 30 and 60 days after publication of this proposed rule in the Federal Register. Therefore, comments should be submitted to OMB by June 15, 2022. The deadline for comments on the information collection burden does not affect the deadline for the public to comment to BSEE on the proposed regulations.
Effective Date
2022-07-15

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureContinental shelfEnvironmental impact statementsEnvironmental protectionGovernment contractsIncorporation by referenceInvestigationsOil and gas explorationPenaltiesPipelinesReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSulfur

Public Comment

Comments Close
2022-07-15

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement 30 CFR Part 250 [Docket ID: BSEE-2021-0003; EEEE500000 223E1700D2 ET1SF0000.EAQ000] RIN 1014-AA49 AGENCY: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is proposing to add requirements for new or unusual technology, including equipment used in high pressure high temperature (HPHT) environments, to revise and reorganize the information submission requirements for a project's Conceptual Plans and Deepwater Operations Plans (DWOP), and to require independent third parties to review certain information prior to submission to BSEE. This proposed rule would improve operational and environmental safety and human health while providing consistency and clarity to industry regarding the equipment and operational requirements necessary for BSEE review and approval of projects using new or unusual technology. DATES: Send your comments on this proposed rule to BSEE on or before July 15, 2022. BSEE is not obligated to consider or include in the Administrative Record for the final rule comments that we receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES ) or comments delivered to an address other than those listed below (see ADDRESSES ). Information Collection Requirements: If you wish to comment on the information collection requirements in this proposed rule, please note that the Office of Management and Budget

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Citation: 87 FR 29790