---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 580.11"
title: "30"
number: "580.11"
heading: "What must I do before I may conduct scientific research?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/580.11"
---

# §580.11. What must I do before I may conduct scientific research?


You may conduct G&G scientific research activities related to hard minerals on the OCS only after you obtain a BOEM-approved permit or file a notice.

- (a) **Permit.** You must obtain a permit if the research activities you want to conduct involve:
  - (1) Using solid or liquid explosives;
  - (2) Drilling a deep stratigraphic test; or
  - (3) **Developing data and information for proprietary use or sale.**
- (b) **Notice.** If you conduct research activities (including federally funded research) not covered by [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section, you must file a notice with the regional director at least 30 days before you begin. If you cannot file a 30-day notice, you must provide oral notification before you begin and follow up in writing. You must also inform BOEM in writing when you conclude your work.

## Notes

### 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.