---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 580.70"
title: "30"
number: "580.70"
heading: "What data and information will be protected from public disclosure?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/580.70"
---

# §580.70. What data and information will be protected from public disclosure?


In making data and information available to the public, the Regional Director will follow the applicable requirements of:

- (a) The Freedom of Information Act ([5 U.S.C. 552](/usc/5/552.md));
- (b) The implementing regulations at [43 CFR part 2](/cfr/43/part2.md);
- (c) The Act; and
- (d) **The regulations at 30 CFR parts 550 and 552.**
  - (1) If the RD determines that any data or information is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, we will not disclose the data and information unless either:
    - (i) You and all third parties agree to the disclosure; or
    - (ii) **A provision of 30 CFR parts 550 and 552 allows us to make the disclosure.**
  - (2) We will keep confidential the identity of third-party recipients of data and information collected under a permit. We will not release the identity unless you and the third parties agree to the disclosure.
  - (3) When you detect any significant hydrocarbon occurrences or environmental hazards on unleased lands during drilling operations, the Regional Director will immediately issue a public announcement. The announcement must further the National interest without unduly damaging your competitive position.

## 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.