Notices to Lessees and Operators

The listing below contains the NTL's that have been issued to date that are still active.  The NTL number reflects the year issued and the issuing office (N - National, A - Alaska Region, G - Gulf of Mexico Region, and P - Pacific Region). 

NTL
Number
 

Effective
Date
 

Title 

2012 - G-02  September 1, 2012 Damage Caused by Hurricane Isaac
2012 - Joint - N01  September 14, 2012 Outage of Fee for Services due to Fiscal Year-end Closeout
2012 - N06  August 10, 2012 Guidance to Owners and Operators of Offshore Facilities Seaward of the Coast Line Concerning Regional Oil Spill Response Plans
2012 - N04  July 15, 2012 Flaring and Venting Requests
2012 - N03  July 15, 2012 Flare/Vent Meter Installations
 2012-N02   February 17, 2012  Inspection Fees for Fiscal Year 2012
 2012-N01   February 14, 2012  Calculating Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure and Expected Surface Pressure for the Completion Case and Estimated Shut-in Tubing Pressure Prior to Production
2012-JOINT-G02  January 1, 2012 Implementation of Seismic Survey Mitigation Measures and Protected Species Observer Program
2012-JOINT-G01  January 1, 2012 Vessel Strike Avoidance and Injured/Dead Protected Species Reporting  
2012-BSEE-G01     January 1, 2012 Marine Trash and Debris Awareness and Elimination
 2011-JOINT-G01  December 29, 2011 Revisions to the List of OCS Lease Blocks Requiring Archaeological Resource Surveys and Reports

2011-N11 

November 21, 2011

Subsea Pumping for Production Operations

2011-N10 

November 15, 2011

Suspensions of Production

2011-N09    

October 21, 2011

Guidance on the Development, Implementation and Maintenance of a Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) Program for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil, Gas and Sulphur Operations

2011-N08 

October 10, 2011

Temporary Helideck Closures

2011-N06 

July 31, 2011

Revised Assessment Matrix under the Civil Penalties Program

2011-N04 

May 16, 2011

Guidance on Flare/Vent Meter Installations

2011-N02 

February 8, 2011

Flaring and Venting Approval Contact Information

2011-N01 

February 8, 2011

Performance Measures for OCS Operators and Form MMS-131

2011-G01 

June 1, 2011

Hurricane and Tropical Storm Effects Reports

2010-N10 

November 8, 2010

Statement of Compliance with Applicable Regulations and Evaluation of Information Demonstrating Adequate Spill Response and Well Containment Resources

2010-N08 

September 20, 2010 

Meter/Tank Status Definitions 

FAQ 

August 2, 2010 

Frequently Asked Questions Information Sheet for Shallow Water Drilling 

2010-P06 

June 30, 2010 

Well Naming and Numbering Standards

2010-N06 

June 18, 2010 

Information Requirements for Exploration Plans, Development and Production Plans, and Development Operations Coordination Documents on the OCS 

FAQ 

Effective
June 18, 2010
updated
August 10, 2010
 

Frequently Asked Questions Information Sheet for NTL 2010-N06 

2010-G06 

September 15, 2010 

2011 Gulfwide OCS Emissions Inventory (Western Gulf of Mexico) 

2010-P05 

February 19, 2010 

Decommissioning Cost Report Update

2010-G05 

October 15, 2010 

Decommissioning Guidance for Wells and Platforms 

2010-P04 

February 24, 2010 

Warning Signs: Pipelines and Power Cables

2010-P03 

June 30, 2010 

Well Records Submittal

2010-N03 

March 25, 2010 

Guidelines for Royalty Relief Under 30 CFR Part 203

2010-G03 

February 11, 2010 

Wells (holes-in-the-ground) Without Assigned MMS API Numbers

2010-P02 

February 24, 2010 

Standby Testing Requirements During Air Pollution Emergency Episodes

2010-G02 

March 3, 2010

Well Records Submittal

2010-P01 

February 24, 2010 

Hydrogen Sulfide

2010-G01 

February 1, 2010 

Clarification of Deep Gas Royalty Relief Regulation 

2009-G40 

January 27, 2010

Deepwater Benthic Communities

2009-G39 

January 27, 2010

Biologically-Sensitive Underwater Features and Areas

2009-G36 

January 1, 2010 

Using Alternate Compliance in Safety Systems for Subsea Production Operations 

2009-G35 

December 1, 2009 

Sub-Seabed Disposal and Offshore Storage of Solid Wastes

2009-G34 

December 1, 2009 

Ancillary Activities

2009-G33 

November 4, 2009 

Well Naming and Numbering Standards

2009-G32 

November 4, 2009 

In-Service Inspection Intervals for Fixed Platforms

2009-G31 

October 21, 2009 

Hydrogen Sulfide

2009-G30 

September 1, 2009 

Post-Hurricane Inspection and Reporting

2009-G29 

October 13, 2009 

Implementation Plan for Transition from North American Datum 27 to North American Datum 83

2009-G28 

October 13, 2009 

Alternate Compliance and Departure Requests in Pipeline Applications

2009-G27 

September 9, 2009 

Submitting Exploration Plans and Development Operations Coordination Documents

2009-G26 

September 9, 2009 

U. S. Air Force Communication Towers

2009-G25 

August 25, 2009 

Shutting In Producible Wells During Rig Moves

2009-G24 

August 14, 2009 

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems

2009-G23 

August 14, 2009 

Structure Assessment Before Moving a Platform Rig

2009-G21 

August 7, 2009 

Standard Conditions of Approval for Well Activities

2009-G20 

August 6, 2009 

Standard Reporting Period for the Well Activity Report

2009-G19 

August 5, 2009

Containment for Bolted or Welded Storage Tanks

2009-G18 

September 9, 2009

Production Safety Systems

2009-G17 

August 4, 2009

Designated Safe Welding Areas on Rigs

2009-G16 

June 25, 2009 

Global Positioning Systems for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units 

2009-G15 

July 10, 2009 

Digital Pipeline Location Data 

2009-G14 

May 21, 2009 

Functional Responsibility of MMS Regulations

2009-G13 

May 20, 2009 

Guidelines for Tie-downs on OCS Production Platformsfor Upcoming Hurricane Seasons

2009-N12 

November 20, 2009 

Appeals

2009-N11 

December 4, 2009 

Air Quality Jurisdiction on the OCS 

2009-G11 

June 1, 2009 

Accidental Disconnect of Marine Drilling Risers

2009-N10 

October 7, 2009 

Directional and Inclination Survey Data Submission Requirements

2009-G10 

June 1, 2009 

Guidelines for Jack-up Drilling Rig Fitness Requirements for Hurricane Season 

2009-N09 

November 1, 2009 

MMS Policy on Refund Requests for Service Fees 

2009-N08 

September 14, 2009 

Application and Audit Fees for Requests for Royalty Relief or Adjustment Under 30 CFR Part 203

2009-P07 

December 16, 2009 

Casing Pressure

2009-G07 

May 1, 2009 

Location of Choke and Kill Lines on Blowout Preventer Stacks

2009-P06 

December 18, 2009 

Change of Ownership/Operatorship of Leases and Pipelines

2009-G06 

April 22, 2009

Military Warning and Water Test Areas

2009-P05 

December 16, 2009 

Production Measurement and Verification Program Submittals

2009-G05 

April 27, 2009

Approval of Acidizing Operations

2009-P04 

October 29, 2009 

Decommissioning of POCS Facilities

2009-G04 

January 27, 2009 

Significant OCS Sediment Resources in the Gulf of Mexico

2009-N04 

July 9, 2009 

Submitting Semiannual Well Tests Electronically

2009-P03 

October 28, 2009 

Oil Spill Response Plans

2009-G03 

January 27, 2009 

Synthetic Mooring Systems

2009-N03 

May 12, 2009 

Posting the Department of the Interior (DOI) Inspector General's Hotline number at Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Facilities 

2009-P02 

October 7, 2009 

Bottomhole Pressure Surveys

2009-N02 

February 10, 2009 

Timely Submission of Suspension Requests 

2009-G02 

January 27, 2009 

Ocean Current Monitoring

2009-REN-01 

June 22, 2009 

Applications for Renewable Energy Leases and Grants and Alternate Use Grants on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf

2009-N01 

July 9, 2009 

Submitting Semiannual Well Tests Electronically

2008-G22 

November 19, 2008 

Information Guidance for Availability of Well Data and Information Through the Gulf of Mexico Region Online Ordering System

2008-G19 

October 2, 2008 

Changes to the Designation of Operator of an OCS Oil and Gas or Sulphur Lease

2008-G17 

September 16, 2008 

Incident and Oil Spill Reports

2008-G13 

July 9, 2008 

Electronically Stored Records

2008-N09 

October 29, 2008 

Extension of Lease and Unit Terms by Production in Paying Quantities 

2008-G09 

June 1, 2008 

Guidelines for Moored Drilling Rig Fitness Requirements for Hurricane Season  

2008-N07 

August 28, 2008 

Supplemental Bond Procedures 

2008-G07 

June 15, 2008 

Managed Pressure Drilling Projects 

2008-G06 

May 26, 2008 

Remotely Operated Vehicle Surveys in Deepwater 

2008-N05 

August 26, 2008 

Guidelines for Oil Spill Financial Responsibility (OSFR) for Covered Facilities 

2008-G05 

May 1, 2008 

Shallow Hazards Program 

2008-G04 

May 1, 2008 

Information Requirements for Exploration Plans and Development Operations Coordination Documents 

2008-N03 

March 31, 2008 

Well Control and Production Safety Training  

2008-G03 

April 14, 2008 

Pollution Inspection Intervals for Unmanned Facilities  

2008-N02 

March 1, 2008 

Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Inspection Program 

2008-P01 

August 19, 2008 

Electronically Stored Records

2007-G27 

October 1, 2007 

Assessment of Existing OCS Platforms and Related Structures for Hurricane Conditions 

2007-G26 

December 15, 2007 

Design of New OCS Platforms and Related Structures for Hurricane Conditions 

2007-G22 

June 25, 2007 

Suspensions of Operations for Subsalt and Ultradeep Geophysical Work

2007-G21 

June 1, 2007 

Conservation Information Documents 

2007-G20 

May 25, 2007 

Coastal Zone Management Program Requirements for OCS Right-of-way Pipeline Applications 

2007-G15 

May 14, 2007 

eWell Permitting and Reporting System  

2007-G14 

May 7, 2007 

Pipeline Risers Subject to the Platform Verification Program 

2007-G12 

April 4, 2007 

Contact with District Offices and the Pipeline Section Outside Regular Work Hours  

2007-G09 

April 3, 2007 

Air Emissions Information for Applications for Accessory Platforms for Pipeline Rights-of-way  

2007-G08 

April 2, 2007 

Using a Motion Compensator when Conducting Coiled Tubing Operations on a Floating Production Platform  

2007-G05 

March 1, 2007 

Well Producibility Determinations 

2007-N04  

September 26, 2007 

Oil Discharge Written Follow-up Reports 

2006-G21 

October 26, 2006 

Regional and Subregional Oil Spill Response Plans 

2006-G20 

October 25, 2006 

Mudline Suspension Wells: Dry Tree Tiebacks and Conversion to Subsea Wells 

2006-G04 

February 22, 2006 

Fire Prevention and Control Systems 

2006-P03 

October 16, 2006 

Archaeological Survey and Report Requirements

2006-P02 

October 16, 2006 

Biological Survey and Report Requirements

2006-P01 

October 16, 2006 

Shallow Hazards Survey and Report Requirements for OCS Development Operations

2005-G07 

July 1, 2005 

Archaeological Resource Surveys and Reports 

2005-A03 

July 25, 2005 

Archaeological Survey and Evaluation for Exploration and Development Activities

2005-P02 

June 22, 2005 

California District Office:  Phone Call Procedures and Hours

2005-A02 

July 25, 2005 

Shallow Hazards Survey and Evaluation for Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Pipeline Routes and Rights-of-Way

2005-G01 

January 6, 2005 

Monitoring Bypassed Safety Devices 

2005-A01 

July 25, 2005 

Shallow Hazards Survey and Evaluation for OCS Exploration and Development Drilling

2003-G20 

January 1, 2004 

Gas Volume Statement Requirements 

2003-G05 

February 15, 2003 

Procedures for Submission, Inspection and Selection of Geophysical Data and Information Collected Under a Permit and Processed or Reprocessed by a Permittee or a Third Party  

2003-G02 

March 3, 2003 

Ultimate Recovery Abandonment and Bypassing of Zones 

2001-G10 

November 28, 2001 

Clarification of Eastern Gulf of Mexico Sale 181 Military Areas Stipulation 

2000-G17 

September 1, 2000

Suspension of Production/Operations Overview

2000-G16 

September 7, 2000

Guidelines for General Lease Surety Bonds

NTL 99-G19 

September 7, 1999

Downhole Commingling Policies

NTL 99-G06 

May 1, 1999

Economic Assumptions for RSVP Deepwater Royalty Relief Model

NTL 99-G05 

April 26, 1999

Submittal of Documents for Platforms and Structures

NTL 98-26 

November 30, 1998

Minimum Interim Requirements for Site Clearance (and Verification) of Abandoned Oil and Gas Structures in the Gulf of Mexico