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Release: 3496
Date: April 25, 2006
MMS Publishes Final Rule on OCS Data
Release and Definitions
WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior’s
Minerals Management Service (MMS) today published a
final rule in
the Federal Register that denotes changes to oil & gas
operation in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Among the changes
are: revising certain existing definitions; clarifying the basis
upon which the Regional Director invokes the requirement for an
archaeological survey on a lease area; adding notification
requirements on production status of wells; and updating both public
information and Information Collection sections. “Oil and Gas and
Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), 30 CFR 250
Subpart A, General—Data Release and Definitions”
(7 pages), will become
effective May 24, 2006.
MMS recently redesigned and renamed some of its
forms to streamline data submission. MMS also discovered inconsistent
practices in first production reporting, which is a prime parameter in
determining inspection and testing schedules for safety system
devices. This final rulemaking will update the regulations to
correspond to recently revised forms, provide clarity and explanation
of definitions and forms, and clarify the requirements for first
production notices.
MMS issued a
proposed rule on March 23, 2005 (70 FR
14607)
(6 pages). MMS received only one set of comments from the oil and gas
industry prepared by the American Petroleum Institute and the Offshore
Operators’ Committee.
Relevant Web Site:
MMS Main Website
Media Contact:
Nicolette Nye 703-787-1011
MMS: Securing Ocean Energy & Economic Value for
America
U.S. Department of the Interior
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