Advance Notice of Proposed Rules: (none)

Notice of Proposed Rules (2000):
 

	30 CFR Chapter II, Review of Existing Regulations Extension of comment period to March 28, 2001. Regulatory Information Number: Federal Register Cite: 66 FR 11241 (2/23/2001)
	30 CFR Chapter II, Review of Existing Regulations Regulatory Information Number:  Federal Register Cite:  Vol. 65, No. 248, FR 81465 (12/26/2000) Summary: MMS has been performing annual reviews of its significant regulations and asking the public to participate in these reviews since 1994. The purpose of the reviews is to identify and eliminate regulations that are obsolete, ineffective, or burdensome. In addition, the reviews are meant to identify essential regulations that should be revised because they are either unclear, inefficient, or interfere with normal market conditions. As MMS moves towards performance based regulations, we are looking at ways to offer regulatory relief to industry for exceptional performance. We request your comment and suggestions with respect to which regulations could be more performance based and less prescriptive. Public Comments
	Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf--Definition of Affected State Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC74 Federal Register Cite: 65 FR 78432 (12/15/2000)
	Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates--Deep Water Royalty Relief for OCS Oil and Gas Leases Issued After 2000 – Extension of comment period. Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC71 Federal Register Cite: 65 FR 78431 (12/15/2000)
	Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates--Deep Water Royalty Relief for OCS Oil and Gas Leases Issued After 2000 Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC71 Federal Register Cite:  Vol. 65, No. 222, FR 69259 (11/16/2000) Summary: This proposed rule revises regulations on royalty relief for oil and gas producers on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). It provides for suspension or reduction of royalty on a case-by-case basis for certain additional categories of OCS leases. Also, it identifies circumstances when we may consider special royalty relief outside our established end-of-life and deep water royalty relief (DWRR) programs. Public Comments
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Oil and Gas Drilling Operations Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC43 Federal Register Cite:  Vol. 65, No. 145, FR 46126 (7/27/2000) Summary: This proposed rule restructures the requirements for oil and gas drilling operations on the Outer Continental Shelf, adds some new requirements, and converts the rule into plain language. It follows the logical sequence of obtaining approval to drill a well and conducting operations. It also removes overly prescriptive requirements and updates requirements to reflect changes in drilling technology. Public Comments
	Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC69 Federal Register Cite:  Vol. 65, No. 179, FR 55476 (9/14/2000) Summary: This proposed rule outlines why and how we may issue Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leases after November 2000 with royalty suspensions. It also presents a plain-language revision of the existing rules for bidding systems and joint bidding restrictions. It does not change the current policies on royalty suspensions for leases issued before December 2000, though it does add one minor reporting requirement for leases issued with royalty suspension. Public Comments
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Decommissioning Activities Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC65 Federal Register Cite:  Vol. 65, No. 131, FR 41892 (7/07/2000) Summary: This proposed rule would amend MMS regulations governing oil and gas operations in the Outer Continental Shelf to update decommissioning requirements. The new layout of the rule follows the logical sequence of plugging a well, decommissioning the platform and pipeline, and clearing the lease site. The proposed rule also updates requirements to reflect changes in technology. We restructured the requirements to make the regulations easier to read and understand. The proposed technical changes will help ensure that lessees decommission facilities safely and effectively. Public Comments
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Oil and Gas Drilling Operations; Revision of Subpart D Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC43 Federal Register Cite: 65 FR 38453 (6/21/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); Update of International Organization for Standardization Documents Incorporated by Reference Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC66 Federal Register Cite: 65 FR 9232 (2/24/2000)

Technical Amendments (2000):
 

	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Corrections Regulatory Information Number:  N/A Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 35824 (6/6/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Update of Revised/Reaffirmed Documents Incorporated by Reference Regulatory Information Number:  N/A Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 25284 (5/1/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Update of Revised/Reaffirmed Documents Incorporated by Reference Regulatory Information Number:  N/A Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 15862 (3/24/2000)

Please note: The Federal Register misprinted the citation "250.1202(L)(4)" as "250.1202(1)(4)".  We have requested the Federal Register correct the error.

	Outer Continental Shelf Appeals Procedures Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC32 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 3856 (1/25/2000)
	Outer Continental Shelf Regulations Regulatory Information Number:  N/A Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 2874 (1/19/2000)

Notices (2000):
 

	Notice on Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales List of Restricted Joint Bidders Federal Register Cite: 65 No. 195 FR 59860 (10/06/2000)
	Notice on Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales List of Restricted Joint Bidders Federal Register Cite: 65 No. 62 FR 16597 (03/30/2000)
	Request for Comments on the Preparation of a New 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasiang Program for 2003-2007; and Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental impact Statement for the Proposed 5-Year Program Federal Register Cite: 65 FR 77665 (12/12/2000)
	Outer Continental Shelf Civil Penalties Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 12571 (3/9/2000)

Final Rules (2000):
 

	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Update of Documents Incorporated by Reference--API Specification 14A, Tenth Edition Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC66 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 76933 (12/8/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Subpart O--Well Control and Production Safety Training Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC41 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 49485 (8/14/2000)
	Producer-operated Outer Continental Shelf Pipelines That Cross Directly Into State Waters Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC56 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 46092 (7/27/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Production Measurement Document Incorporated by Reference Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC73 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 41000 (7/3/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Update of Documents Incorporated by Reference – Correction Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC55 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 40051 (6/29/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Postlease Operations Safety – Correction. Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC32 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 36328 (6/8/2000)
	Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Update on Revised/Reaffirmed Documents Incorporated by Reference – Corrections to final regulations Regulatory Information Number:  N/A Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 18432 (4/7/2000)
	Postlease Operations Safety – Corrections to final regulations Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC32 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 14469 (3/17/2000)
	Postlease Operations Safety – Corrections to final regulations Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC32 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 6536 (2/10/2000)
	Postlease Operations Safety – Corrections to final regulations Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC32 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 3126 (1/20/2000)
	Update of Documents Incorporated by Reference Regulatory Information Number:  1010-AC55 Federal Register Cite:  65 FR 217 (1/4/2000)