Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.585.103 When may BOEM prescribe or approve departures from these regulations?

(1) Facilitate the appropriate activities on a lease or grant under this part;

(2) Conserve natural resources;

(3) Protect life (including human and wildlife), property, or the marine, coastal, or human environment;  or

(4) Protect sites, structures, or objects of historical or archaeological significance.

(1) Be consistent with subsection 8(p) of the OCS Lands Act;

(2) Protect the environment and the public health and safety to the same degree as if there was no approved departure from the regulations;

(3) Not impair the rights of third parties;  and

(4) Be documented in writing.