§551.4. Types of G&G activities that require permits or Notices.
30 C.F.R. § 551.4
Exploration. You must have a BOEM-approved permit to conduct G&G exploration, including deep stratigraphic tests, for oil, gas, or sulphur resources. If you conduct both geological and geophysical exploration, you must have a separate permit for each.
Scientific research. You may only conduct G&G scientific research related to oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS after you obtain a BOEM-approved permit or file a Notice.
Permit. You must obtain a permit if the research activities you propose to conduct involve:
Using solid or liquid explosives;
Drilling a deep stratigraphic test; or
Developing data and information for proprietary use or sale.
Notice. Any other G&G scientific research that you conduct related to oil, gas, and sulphur in the OCS requires you to file a Notice with the Regional Director at least 30 days before you begin. If circumstances preclude a 30-day Notice, you must provide oral notification and followup in writing. You must also inform BOEM in writing when you conclude your work.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 43 U.S.C. 1337.
Source
Source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.