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2002 -- OCS Natural Gas and Oil Program
Notice of Proposed Rules (2002):
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations
in the Outer Continental Shelf: Notice of Meeting/Workshop
Federal Register Cite: 67 No. 218 FR 68685 (11/12/2002)
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations
in the Outer Continental Shelf; Geological and Geophysical (G&G)
Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf—Proprietary Terms and Data
Disclosure
Date Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC81
Federal Register Cite: Vol. 67, No. 137, FR 46942
Summary: This rule proposes to modify the
start date for the 50-year proprietary term for geophysical data, and the
start date for the 25-year proprietary term for geophysical information that
MMS acquires pursuant to a permit issued under 30 CFR part 251. We propose
to change the start of the proprietary terms from the date the data and
information are submitted to the date the permit is issued. Although the
lengths of the proprietary terms do not change, the net result is the total
length of time that geophysical data and information, selected and retained
by MMS, are held by MMS before public release will be less than under
current practice.
In addition, the rule would clarify that geological data and
information, acquired under part 251 and submitted to MMS under part 250,
retain proprietary terms under part 251. The rule also expands language that
allows selective inspection of G&G data and information that MMS acquires
under parts 250 and 251, and uses for specified purposes, by only those
persons with a direct interest in related MMS decisions and issues.
Public Comments
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Oil and Gas and
Sulphur Operations in the OCS—Plans and Information
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC47
Federal Register Cite: 67 No. 96 FR 35372 (5/17/2002)
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer
Continental ShelfPlans and Information
Notice of Extension of
Comment Period for Subpart B Proposed Rule (to December 13, 2002) -- This
document extends to December 13, 2002, the previous deadline of August 15, 2002, for
submitting comments on the proposed rule published May 17, 2002 (67 FR 35372), that
describes plan submittals for oil and gas exploration, development and production on the
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
Regulatory Information Number: 1010AC47
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 136 FR 46616 (7/16/2002)Please be advised that a companion proposed Notice to
Lessees & Operators (NTL) to implement the revised subpart B regulations for the Gulf
of Mexico OCS Region is posted below for review and comment. Comments on both the
proposed rulemaking and companion NTL are due by August 15, 2002.
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf—Plans and
Information
Public Comments
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental
ShelfFixed and Floating Platforms and Documents Incorporated by Reference
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC85
Federal Register Cite: 67 No. 60 FR 14902 (3/28/2002)
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Outer Continental Shelf Oil and
Gas Leasing—Clarifying Amendments
Date Published:
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC94
Federal Register Cite: Vol. 67, No. 29, FR 6454
Summary: This
document proposes clarifying amendments to regulations on OCS bidding
systems. The proposed amendments make explicit that water depth and
production timing on leases issued after 2000 and located in a field with
leases issued earlier do not affect the way we determine the royalty
suspension volume applicable to eligible leases on the field issued between
1966 and 2000.
Public
Comments
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental
Shelf-Fixed and Floating Platforms and Documents Incorporated by Reference
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC85
Federal Register Cite: 67 No. 29 FR 6453 (2/12/2002)
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on
the Outer Continental Shelf--Suspension of Operations for Exploration Under
Salt Sheets
Date Published: Wednesday,
January 9, 2002
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC92
Federal Register Cite: Vol. 67, No. 6, FR 1171
Summary: MMS proposes to
modify regulations that govern suspensions of operations for oil and gas
leases on the OCS. There are instances where oil and gas lessees begin
timely analysis of geophysical data early in the lease term, but the
analysis proves inconclusive because of problems caused by the existence of
salt sheets underlying the seabed and overlying possible hydrocarbon
deposits. In such cases, the proposed rule would allow lessees to apply for
a suspension of operations (SOO) to complete the necessary geophysical
analysis before drilling a well. To qualify for a suspension of operations,
the lessee must show it has made and will continue to make substantial
efforts and financial commitment to process and reprocess its geophysical
data.
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations
in the OCS--Procedures for Dealing with Sustained Casing Pressure
Date Published:
Thursday, January 3, 2002
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC83
Federal Register Cite: Vol. 67, No. 2, FR 275
Summary: This
proposed rulemaking amends Subpart E (Oil and Gas Well- Completion
Operations) of MMS operating regulations. It describes procedures for
dealing with SCP in oil and gas wells on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
Currently, lessees must request a departure from MMS regulations to operate
a well that has SCP. When granting a departure, MMS requires that lessees
perform periodic checks and evaluations to ensure that the pressure is not a
danger to personnel, equipment, or the environment. This proposed rule will
codify these procedures and ensure uniform regulatory practices among MMS
regional offices. The proposed changes will also help ensure that lessees
will continue to conduct operations in a safe manner.
Public Comments
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Notices (2002):
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Notice
on Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales
List of Restricted Joint
Bidders
Federal Register Cite: 67 No. 211
FR 66416
(10/31/2002)
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer
Continental Shelf-Plans and Information: Extension of comment Period
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC47
Federal Register Cite: (67, No. 136 FR 46616 (7/16/2002)
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Information Quality Guidelines
Pursuant to Section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act for
Fiscal Year 2001
--The U.S. Department of the Interior, is issuing these
proposed Information Quality Guidelines in order to comply with the guidance published
by the Office of Management and Budget in the Federal Register, Vol., 2,
No. 67, dated January 2, 2002, and re-issued February 212, 2002, Vol. 67, No. 36, for
implementing section 515(a) of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act for
Fiscal Year 20012 (Public Law 106-554; H.R. 5658).
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed
Collections; Comment Request
-- To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (PRA), we are inviting comments on forms MMS123, MMS123S, MMS
124, MMS125, and MMS133. The current Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval of these forms expires in September 2002. MMS has retitled and revised the forms,
which we will submit to OMB for approval. The modifications are an integral part of the
new "E-Forms Permit Process" we are developing to provide an electronic option
for drilling and well permitting and information submission.
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 84 FR 21718 (5/1/2002)Appendices 15: Forms
MMS123, 123S, 124, 125, and 133 -- For your convenience, copies of the individual
forms are available on the following files:
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Workshop on Transferring Responsibility for Inspection and
Enforcement of U.S. Coast Guard Regulations for Fixed Facilities on the Outer Continental
Shelf to the Minerals Management Service
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 55 FR 13193 (3/21/2002)
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Final Rules (2002):
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Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas LeasingClarifying
Amendments
Regulatory Information Number: 1010AC94
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 177 FR 57737 (9/12/02)
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer
Continental ShelfDocument Incorporated by ReferenceAPI RP 14C
Regulatory Information Number: 1010AC93
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 154 FR 51757 (8/9/02)
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Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur on the
Outer Continental Shelf
Regulatory Information Number: 1010AC48
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 137 FR 46855 (7/17/2002)
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on
the Outer Continental Shelf--Suspension of Operations for Exploration Under Salt Sheets
Regulatory Information Number: 1010AC92
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 127 FR 44357 (7/02/2002)
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MMS Corrections to
Oil and
Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf—Decommissioning
Activities
Regulatory Information Number: 1010–AC65
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 210 FR 66046 (11/06/02)
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Federal Register
Corrections to
Oil and
Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental ShelfDecommissioning Activities
-- Subpart Q Rule
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 126 FR 44265 (7/1/2002)
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Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer
Continental ShelfDecommissioning Activities
Regulatory Information Number: 1010AC65 Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 96 FR 35398 (5/17/2002)
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Inspection Under, and Enforcement of,
Coast Guard Regulations for Fixed Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf by the
Minerals Management Service
Regulatory Information Number: 2115-AG14
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 26 FR 5912 (2/7/2002)
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Relief or Reduction in Royalty RatesDeep Water
Royalty Relief for OCS Oil and Gas Leases Issued After 2000
Regulatory Information Number: 1010-AC71
Federal Register Cite: 67, No. 10 FR 1862 (1/15/2002)
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