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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Your COP must demonstrate that you have planned and are prepared to conduct the proposed activities in a manner that conforms to your responsibilities listed in § 585.105(a) and:
(a) Conforms to all applicable laws, implementing regulations, lease provisions, and stipulations or conditions of your commercial lease;
(b) Is safe;
(c) Does not unreasonably interfere with other uses of the OCS, including those involved with National security or defense;
(d) Does not cause undue harm or damage to natural resources; life (including human and wildlife); property; the marine, coastal, or human environment; or sites, structures, or objects of historical or archaeological significance;
(e) Uses best available and safest technology;
(f) Uses best management practices; and
(g) Uses properly trained personnel.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.585.621 What must I demonstrate in my COP? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-30-mineral-resources/cfr-sect-30-585-621/
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