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Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.551.4 Types of G&G activities that require permits or Notices

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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