[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 43CFR3162.5-3]

[Page 425]
 
                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 3160--ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart 3162--Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators
 
Sec. 3162.5-3  Safety precautions.

    The operator shall perform operations and maintain equipment in a 
safe and workmanlike manner. The operator shall take all precautions 
necessary to provide adequate protection for the health and safety of 
life and the protection of property. Compliance with health and safety 
requirements prescribed by the authorized officer shall not relieve the 
operator of the responsibility for compliance with other pertinent 
health and safety requirements under applicable laws or regulations.

[47 FR 47765, Oct. 27, 1982. Redesignated and amended at 48 FR 36583-
36586, Aug. 12, 1983, further amended at 53 FR 17363, May 16, 1988]