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30 C.F.R. §§ 550.231–550.235

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§550.231. After receiving the EP, what will BOEM do?

30 C.F.R. § 550.231

(a)
Determine whether deemed submitted. Within 15 working days after receiving your proposed EP and its accompanying information, the Regional Supervisor will review your submission and deem your EP submitted if:
(1)
The submitted information, including the information that must accompany the EP (refer to the list in § 550.212), fulfills requirements and is sufficiently accurate;
(2)
You have provided all needed additional information (see § 550.201(b)); and
(3)
You have provided the required number of copies (see § 550.206(a)).
(b)
Identify problems and deficiencies. If the Regional Supervisor determines that you have not met one or more of the conditions in paragraph (a) of this section, the Regional Supervisor will notify you of the problem or deficiency within 15 working days after the Regional Supervisor receives your EP and its accompanying information. The Regional Supervisor will not deem your EP submitted until you have corrected all problems or deficiencies identified in the notice.
(c)
Deemed submitted notification. The Regional Supervisor will notify you when the EP is deemed submitted.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§550.232. What actions will BOEM take after the EP is deemed submitted?

30 C.F.R. § 550.232

(a)
State and CZMA consistency reviews. Within 2 working days after deeming your EP submitted under § 550.231, the Regional Supervisor will use receipted mail or alternative method to send a public information copy of the EP and its accompanying information to the following:
(1)
The Governor of each affected State. The Governor has 21 calendar days after receiving your deemed-submitted EP to submit comments. The Regional Supervisor will not consider comments received after the deadline.
(2)
The CZMA agency of each affected State. The CZMA consistency review period under section 307(c)(3)(B)(ii) of the CZMA (16 U.S.C. 1456(c)(3)(B)(ii)) and 15 CFR 930.78 begins when the State's CZMA agency receives a copy of your deemed-submitted EP, consistency certification, and required necessary data and information (see 15 CFR 930.77(a)(1)).
(b)
BOEM compliance review. The Regional Supervisor will review the exploration activities described in your proposed EP to ensure that they conform to the performance standards in § 550.202.
(c)
BOEM environmental impact evaluation. The Regional Supervisor will evaluate the environmental impacts of the activities described in your proposed EP and prepare environmental documentation under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the implementing regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508).
(d)
Amendments. During the review of your proposed EP, the Regional Supervisor may require you, or you may elect, to change your EP. If you elect to amend your EP, the Regional Supervisor may determine that your EP, as amended, is subject to the requirements of § 550.231.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§550.233. What decisions will BOEM make on the EP and within what timeframe?

30 C.F.R. § 550.233

(a)
Timeframe. The Regional Supervisor will take one of the actions shown in the table in paragraph (b) of this section within 30 calendar days after the Regional Supervisor deems your EP submitted under § 550.231, or receives the last amendment to your proposed EP, whichever occurs later.
(b)
BOEM decision. By the deadline in paragraph (a) of this section, the Regional Supervisor will take one of the following actions:
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§550.234. How do I submit a modified EP or resubmit a disapproved EP, and when will BOEM make a decision?

30 C.F.R. § 550.234

(a)
Modified EP. If the Regional Supervisor requires you to modify your proposed EP under § 550.233(b)(2), you must submit the modification(s) to the Regional Supervisor in the same manner as for a new EP. You need submit only information related to the proposed modification(s).
(b)
Resubmitted EP. If the Regional Supervisor disapproves your EP under § 550.233(b)(3), you may resubmit the disapproved EP if there is a change in the conditions that were the basis of its disapproval.
(c)
BOEM review and timeframe. The Regional Supervisor will use the performance standards in § 550.202 to either approve, require you to further modify, or disapprove your modified or resubmitted EP. The Regional Supervisor will make a decision within 30 calendar days after the Regional Supervisor deems your modified or resubmitted EP to be submitted, or receives the last amendment to your modified or resubmitted EP, whichever occurs later.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§550.235. If a State objects to the EP's coastal zone consistency certification, what can I do?

30 C.F.R. § 550.235

If an affected State objects to the coastal zone consistency certification accompanying your proposed EP within the timeframe prescribed in § 550.233(a) or § 550.234(c), you may do one of the following:
(a)
Amend your EP. Amend your EP to accommodate the State's objection and submit the amendment to the Regional Supervisor for approval. The amendment needs to only address information related to the State's objection.
(b)
Appeal. Appeal the State's objection to the Secretary of Commerce using the procedures in 15 CFR part 930, subpart H. The Secretary of Commerce will either:
(1)
Grant your appeal by finding, under section 307(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the CZMA (16 U.S.C. 1456(c)(3)(B)(iii)), that each activity described in detail in your EP is consistent with the objectives of the CZMA, or is otherwise necessary in the interest of National security; or
(2)
Deny your appeal, in which case you may amend your EP as described in paragraph (a) of this section.
(c)
Withdraw your EP. Withdraw your EP if you decide not to conduct your proposed exploration activities.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.