§3170.4. Prohibitions against by-pass and tampering.
43 C.F.R. § 3170.4
All by-passes are prohibited.
Tampering with any measurement device, component of a measurement device, or measurement process is prohibited.
Any by-pass or tampering with a measurement device, component of a measurement device, or measurement process may, together with any other remedies provided by law, result in an assessment of civil penalties for knowingly or willfully:
Taking, removing, transporting, using, or diverting oil or gas from a lease site without valid legal authority under 30 U.S.C. 1719(d)(2) and 43 CFR 3163.2(f)(2); or
Preparing, maintaining, or submitting false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or information under 30 U.S.C. 1719(d)(1) and 43 CFR 3163.2(f)(1).
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396d and 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189, 306, 359, and 1751; and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.
Source
Source: 81 FR 81421, Nov. 17, 2016, unless otherwise noted.