Notice
to Lessees and Operators (NTL) of Federal Oil, Gas,
and Sulphur Leases in the Outer Continental Shelf
Use of New or
Alternative Technology and Procedures
Some manufacturers and inventors believe that lessees may be
reluctant to propose the use of technology and procedures that are not specifically
addressed in Minerals Management Service (MMS) operating regulations. MMS is concerned
that lessees may not be familiar with provisions in MMS regulations that provide for the
use of new or alternative technology and procedures.
The MMS encourages lessees to use new technology and
procedures that offer a greater degree of safety and environmental protection. If certain
aspects of a lessee's proposal deviate from or are not covered by MMS regulations,
departures may be granted in accordance with 30 CFR 250.3.
Lessees should submit information to the District or
Regional Supervisor, as appropriate, describing the site-specific application(s),
performance characteristics, and safety features of the proposed technology. Oral
presentations are welcome. The District or Regional Supervisor will respond to each
proposal in writing. Lessees should not assume that new or alternative practices are
approved or disapproved until they have received official written notification from MMS.
[signed] Lucy R. Querques
Acting Associate Director for Offshore Energy and Minerals Management
Date: Aug 15 1996
Some manufacturers and inventors believe that lessees may
be reluctant to propose the use of technology and procedures that are not specifically
addressed in Minerals Management Service (MMS) operating regulations. MMS is concerned
that lessees may not be familiar with provisions in MMS regulations that provide for the
use of new or alternative technology and procedures.
The MMS encourages lessees to use new technology and
procedures that offer a greater degree of safety and environmental protection. If certain
aspects of a lessee's proposal deviate from or are not covered by MMS regulations,
departures may be granted in accordance with 30 CFR 250.3.
Lessees should submit information to the District or
Regional Supervisor, as appropriate, describing the site-specific application(s),
performance characteristics, and safety features of the proposed technology. Oral
presentations are welcome. The District or Regional Supervisor will respond to each
proposal in writing. Lessees should not assume that new or alternative practices are
approved or disapproved until they have received official written notification from MMS.
[signed] Lucy R. Querques
Acting Associate Director for Offshore Energy and Minerals Management
Date: Aug 15 1996
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