30 CFR 250.1159 - May the Regional Supervisor limit my well or reservoir production rates?

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§ 250.1159 May the Regional Supervisor limit my well or reservoir production rates?

(a) The Regional Supervisor may set a Maximum Production Rate (MPR) for a producing well completion, or set a Maximum Efficient Rate (MER) for a reservoir, or both, if the Regional Supervisor determines that an excessive production rate could harm ultimate recovery. An MPR or MER will be based on well tests and any limitations imposed by well and surface equipment, sand production, reservoir sensitivity, gas-oil and water-oil ratios, location of perforated intervals, and prudent operating practices.

(b) If the Regional Supervisor sets an MPR for a producing well completion and/or an MER for a reservoir, you may not exceed those rates except due to normal variations and fluctuations in production rates as set by the Regional Supervisor.

Title 30 published on 2014-07-01

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United States Code

U.S. Code: Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING

§ 1751 - Secretarial authority

U.S. Code: Title 31 - MONEY AND FINANCE

§ 9701 - Fees and charges for Government services and things of value

U.S. Code: Title 43 - PUBLIC LANDS

§ 1334 - Administration of leasing

Title 30 published on 2014-07-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 30 CFR 250 after this date.

2015-02-24; vol. 80 # 36 - Tuesday, February 24, 2015

80 FR 9916 - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf—Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2015-03609
RIN	1082-AA00
15XE1700DX EX1SF0000.DAQ000	EEEE500000
Docket No.	ID: BSEE-2013-0011

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Proposed rule.

Submit comments by April 27, 2015. BOEM and BSEE may not fully consider comments received after this date. You may submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the information collection burden in this proposed rule by March 26, 2015. The deadline for comments on the information collection burden does not affect the deadline for the public to comment to BOEM and BSEE on the proposed regulations.

30 CFR Parts 250 and 254

Summary

The Department of the Interior (DOI), acting through BOEM and BSEE, proposes to revise and add new requirements to regulations for exploratory drilling and related operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) seaward of the State of Alaska (Alaska OCS). The Alaska OCS has the potential to be an integral part of the Nation's “all of the above” domestic energy strategy. This proposed rule focuses solely on the OCS within the Beaufort Sea and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas (Arctic OCS). The Arctic region is characterized by extreme environmental conditions, geographic remoteness, and a relative lack of fixed infrastructure and existing operations. The proposed rule is designed to ensure safe, effective, and responsible exploration of Arctic OCS oil and gas resources, while protecting the marine, coastal, and human environments, and Alaska Natives' cultural traditions and access to subsistence resources.

2014-11-24; vol. 79 # 226 - Monday, November 24, 2014

79 FR 69777 - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); Helideck and Aviation Fuel Safety for Fixed Offshore Facilities

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type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2014-27761
RIN	1014-AA22
Docket No.	ID: BSEE-2014-0001
15XE1700DX EX1SF0000.DAQ000	EEEE500000

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Extension of comment period for an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR).

Written comments must be received by the extended due date of December 24, 2014. The BSEE may not fully consider comments received after this date.

30 CFR Part 250

Summary

BSEE is extending the public comment period on the ANPR on Helideck and Aviation Fuel Safety for Fixed Offshore Facilities, which was published in the Federal Register on September 24, 2014 (79 FR 57008). The original public comment period would end on November 24, 2014. However, BSEE has received a request from an offshore oil and gas industry association to extend the comment period. The BSEE has reviewed the extension request and determined that a 30-day comment period extension—to December 24, 2014—is appropriate.

2014-09-24; vol. 79 # 185 - Wednesday, September 24, 2014

79 FR 57008 - Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); Helideck and Aviation Fuel Safety for Fixed Offshore Facilities

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2014-22716
RIN	1014-AA22
Docket No.	ID: BSEE-2014-0001

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.

Submit comments by November 24, 2014. The BSEE may not fully consider comments received after this date.

30 CFR Part 250

Summary

The BSEE is seeking comments on improving safety for operations related to helicopters and helidecks on fixed offshore facilities. Specifically, BSEE invites comments on whether to incorporate in its regulations certain industry and/or international standards for design, construction, and maintenance of offshore helidecks, as well as standards for aviation fuel quality, storage and handling. The BSEE also invites comments on whether it should incorporate existing standards, with modifications, and/or develop and propose new government regulatory standards for safety of helidecks and aviation fuel systems. As an alternative to incorporating or developing such standards, BSEE invites comments on whether to require submission of aviation-related safety plans for helidecks and offshore aviation fuel systems on Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. The BSEE also seeks information on past accidents or other incidents involving helidecks, helicopters, or aviation fuel on or near fixed OCS facilities.

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