[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 103 (Friday, May 29, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29478-29488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13249]



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Part II





Department of the Interior





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Minerals Management Service



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30 CFR Part 250



Redesignation of 30 CFR Part 250--Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in 
the Outer Continental Shelf; Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

30 CFR Part 250

RIN 1010-AC45


Redesignation of 30 CFR Part 250--Oil and Gas and Sulphur 
Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: MMS is in the process of updating and revising various 
subparts under part 250. To ease the revision process and to allow room 
for future expansion of the material in part 250, MMS needs to allow 
more flexibility within each subpart. This regulation assigns new 
section numbers to each section in part 250 so that MMS can logically 
format the subparts in the future without further renumbering.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The rule is effective on June 30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kumkum Ray, Rules Processing Team, 
(703) 787-1600.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Code of Federal Regulations dated 
July 1, 1987, MMS regulations at 30 CFR part 250 were not divided into 
subparts and were differentiated only by headings, numbering from 
Sec. 250.0 to Sec. 250.96. On April 1, 1988, MMS published a final rule 
consolidating into one document all the rules of the Offshore program 
that govern oil, gas, and sulphur exploration, development, and 
production in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). For the first time, 
part 250 was divided into subparts A through P, for better 
organization, and expanded to 250 sections. In recent years, we have 
felt the need for more section numbers. Then, as MMS began rewriting 
these regulations to improve clarity, the need for shorter sections 
became even more acute. To alleviate this problem we are redesignating 
part 250 and allotting 100 sections to each subpart.

Administrative Matters

    The Department of the Interior and MMS have determined under the 
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B)) that publishing 
this rule as a notice of proposed rulemaking would be contrary to the 
public interest. This rule merely renumbers existing sections in title 
30 of the Code of Federal Regulations; it does not change any 
requirements in title 30. The revision date for the codified version 
(i.e., the bound volume) of title 30 is July 1 of each year. Therefore, 
publishing this rule after July 1, 1998, would mean that a revised 
title 30 incorporating the new section numbers could not be published 
until after July 1, 1999. Because new material will be published in 
part 250 in the intervening period, our failure to publish a renumbered 
title 30 in 1998 would cause confusion among users. For these reasons, 
we are publishing this rule as a final rule with an effective date of 
June 30, 1998.
    We will issue a Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) to announce 
the redesignation and provide documents to assist the lessees/operators 
in implementing the redesignation of the sections. The NTL will also be 
on the MMS worldwide web site at http://www.mms.gov. We will also allow 
an additional 90-day phase-in implementation period during which MMS 
will continue to accept documents that contain the old references. The 
rule will be published in time to be codified in the next edition of 
the Code of Federal Regulations on July 1, 1998. We will revise all MMS 
guidelines (such as NTLs) and other parts of 30 CFR to correct the 
citations to our regulations. However, we emphasize again, that there 
are no changes in requirements due to this action and all current 
regulations and guidelines remain in effect.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Department of the Interior (DOI) determined that this rule will 
not have a significant effect on a substantial number of small 
entities. In general, the entities that engage in offshore activities 
are not considered small due to the technical and financial resources 
and experience necessary to safely conduct such activities. DOI also 
determined that the indirect effects of this rule on small entities 
that provide support for offshore activities are small.
    Your comments are important. The Small Business and Agriculture 
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and 10 Regional Fairness Boards were 
established to receive comments from small business about Federal 
agency enforcement actions. The Ombudsman will annually evaluate the 
enforcement activities and rate each agency's responsiveness to small 
business. If you wish to comment on the enforcement actions of MMS, 
call toll-free (888) 734-3247.

Executive Order (E.O.) 12630

    DOI certifies that the rule does not represent a governmental 
action capable of interference with constitutionally protected property 
rights. Thus a Takings Implementation Assessment need not be prepared 
under E. O. 12630, ``Governmental Actions and Interference with 
Constitutionally Protected Property Rights.''

E.O. 12988

    DOI has certified to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that 
this rule meets the applicable civil justice reform standards provided 
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988.

E.O. 12866

    This document has been reviewed under E. O. 12866 and is not a 
significant regulatory action.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    DOI has determined that this regulation does not contain 
information collection requirements pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). We will not be submitting an 
information collection request to the OMB.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    DOI has determined and certified according to the Unfunded Mandates 
Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1502 et seq., that this rule will not impose a 
cost of $100 million or more in any given year on local, tribal, State 
governments, or the private sector.

National Environmental Policy Act

    DOI has also determined that this action does not constitute a 
major Federal action affecting the quality of the human environment; 
therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required.

List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 250

    Continental shelf, Environmental impact statements, Environmental 
protection, Government contracts, Incorporation by reference, 
Investigations, Mineral royalties, Oil and gas development and 
production, Oil and gas exploration, Oil and gas reserves,Penalties, 
Pipelines, Public lands--mineral resources, Public lands--rights-of-
way, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulphur development and 
production, Sulphur exploration, Surety bonds.

    Dated: May 6, 1998.
Sylvia V. Baca,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management.
    For the reasons stated in the preamble, Minerals Management Service 
(MMS) amends 30 CFR part 250 as follows:

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PART 250--OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF

    1. The authority citation for part 250 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1334 et seq.


Secs. 250.0-250.26  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.100-250.126]

    2. In subpart A, Secs. 250.0 through 250.26 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.100 through 250.126.


Secs. 250.30-250.34  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.200-250.204]

    3. In subpart B, Secs. 250.30 through 250.34 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.200 through 250.204.


Secs. 250.40-250.41  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.300-250.301]

    4. In subpart C, Secs. 250.40 through 250.41, are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.300 through 250.301.


Secs. 250.44-250.46  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.302-250.304]

    5. In subpart C,Secs. 250.44 through 250.46 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.302 through 250.304.


Secs. 250.50-250.67  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.400-250.417]

    6. In subpart D, Secs. 250.50 through 250.67 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.400 through 250.417.


Secs. 250.70-250.87  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.500-250.517]

    7. In subpart E, Secs. 250.70 through 250.87 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.500 through 250.517.


Secs. 250.90-250.108  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.600-250.618]

    8. In subpart F, Secs. 250.90 through 250.108 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.600 through 250.618.


Secs. 250.110-250.114  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.700-250.704]

    9. In subpart G, Secs. 250.110 through 250.114 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.700 through 250.704.


Secs. 250.120-250.127  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.800-250.807]

    10. In subpart H, Secs. 250.120 through 250.127 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.800 through 250.807.


Secs. 250.130-250.144  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.900-250.914]

    11. In subpart I, Secs. 250.130 through 250.144 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.900 through 250.914.


Secs. 250.150-250.164  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1000-250.1014]

    12. In subpart J, Secs. 250.150 through 250.164 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1000 through 250.1014.


Secs. 250.170-250.177  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1100-250.1107]

    13. In subpart K, Secs. 250.170 through 250.177 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1100 through 250.1107.


Secs. 250.180-250.185  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1200-250.1200]

    14. In subpart L, Secs. 250.180 through 250.185 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1200 through 250.1205.


Secs. 250.190-250.194  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1333-250.1304]

    15. In subpart M, Secs. 250.190 through 250.194 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1300 through 250.1304.


Secs. 250.200-250.209  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1400-250.1409]

    16. In subpart N, Secs. 250.200 through 250.209 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1400 through 250.1409.


Secs. 250.210-250.234  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1500-250.1524]

    17. In subpart O, Secs. 250.210 through 250.234 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1500 through 250.1524.


Secs. 250.250-250.254  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1600-250.1604]

    18. In subpart P, Secs. 250.250 through 250.254 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1600 through 250.1604.


Secs. 250.260-250.274  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1605-250.1619]

    19. In subpart P, Secs. 250.260 through 250.274 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1605 through 250.1619.


Secs. 250.280-250.274  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1620-250.1626]

    20. In subpart P, Secs. 250.280 through 250.286 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1620 through 250.1626.


Secs. 250.290-250.297  [Redesignated as Secs. 250.1627-250.1634]

    20. In subpart P, Secs. 250.290 through 250.297 are redesignated as 
Secs. 250.1627 through 250.1634.
    21. The revised table of contents for part 250 reads as follows:

Subpart A--General

Sec.
250.100  Authority for information collection.
250.101  Documents incorporated by reference.
250.102  Definitions.
250.103  Performance requirements.
250.104  Jurisdiction.
250.105  Functions.
250.106  Oral approvals.
250.107  Right of use and easement.
250.108  Designation of operator.
250.109  Local agent.
250.110  Suspension of production or other operations.
250.111  Determination of well producibility.
250.112  Cancellation of leases.
250.113  How does production, drilling, or well-reworking affect 
your lease term?
250.114  Reinjection and subsurface storage of gas.
250.115  Identification.
250.116  Reimbursement.
250.117  Information and forms.
250.118  Data and information to be made available to the public.
250.119  Accident reports.
250.120  Safe and workmanlike operations.
250.121   Access to facilities.
250.122  Best available and safest technologies (BAST).
250.123  Report of cessation of production.
250.124  Appeals, general.
250.125  Reports and investigations of apparent violations.
250.126   Archaeological reports and surveys.

Subpart B--Exploration and Development and Production Plans

Sec.
250.200  General requirements.
250.201  Preliminary activities.
250.202  Well location and spacing.
250.203  Exploration Plan.
250.204  Development and Production Plan.

Subpart C--Pollution Prevention and Control

Sec.
250.300  Pollution prevention.
250.301  Inspection of facilities.
250.302  Definitions concerning air quality.
250.303  Facilities described in a new or revised Exploration Plan 
or Development and Production Plan.
250.304  Existing facilities.

Subpart D--Oil and Gas Drilling Operations

Sec.
250.400  Control of wells.
250.401  General requirements.
250.402  Welding and burning practices and procedures.
250.403  Electrical equipment.
250.404  Well casing and cementing.
250.405  Pressure testing of casing.
250.406  Blowout preventer systems and system components.
250.407  Blowout preventer systems tests, actuations, inspections, 
and maintenance.
250.408  Well-control drills.
250.409  Diverter systems.
250.410  Mud program.
250.411  Securing of wells.
250.412  Field drilling rules.
250.413  Supervision, surveillance, and training.
250.414  Applications for Permit to Drill.
250.415  Sundry notices and reports on wells.
250.416  Well records.
250.417  Hydrogen sulfide.

Subpart E--Oil and Gas Well-Completion Operations

Sec.
250.500  General requirements.
250.501  Definition.
250.502  Equipment movement.
250.503  Emergency shutdown system.
250.504  Hydrogen sulfide.

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250.505  Subsea completions.
250.506  Crew instructions.
250.507  Welding and burning practices and procedures.
250.508  Electrical requirements.
250.509  Well-completion structures on fixed platforms.
250.510  Diesel engine air intakes.
250.511  Traveling-block safety device.
250.512  Field well-completion rules.
250.513  Approval and reporting of well-completion operations.
250.514  Well-control fluids, equipment, and operations.
250.515  Blowout prevention equipment.
250.516  Blowout preventer system testing, records, and drills.
250.517  Tubing and wellhead equipment.

Subpart F--Oil and Gas Well-Workover Operations

Sec.
250.600  General requirements.
250.601  Definitions.
250.602  Equipment movement.
250.603  Emergency shutdown system.
250.604  Hydrogen sulfide.
250.605  Subsea workovers.
250.606  Crew instructions.
250.607  Welding and burning practices and procedures.
250.608  Electrical requirements.
250.609  Well-workover structures on fixed platforms.
250.610  Diesel engine air intakes.
250.611  Traveling-block safety device.
250.612  Field well-workover rules.
250.613  Approval and reporting for well-workover operations.
250.614  Well-control fluids, equipment, and operations.
250.615  Blowout prevention equipment.
250.616  Blowout preventer system testing, records, and drills.
250.617  Tubing and wellhead equipment.
250.618  Wireline operations.

Subpart G--Abandonment of Wells

Sec.
250.700  General requirements.
250.701  Approvals.
250.702  Permanent abandonment.
250.703  Temporary abandonment.
250.704  Site clearance verification.

Subpart H--Oil and Gas Production Safety Systems

Sec.
250.800  General requirements.
250.801  Subsurface safety devices.
250.802  Design, installation, and operation of surface production 
safety systems.
250.803  Additional production system requirements.
250.804  Production safety-system testing and records.
250.805  Safety device training.
250.806  Quality assurance and performance of safety and pollution 
prevention equipment.
250.807  Hydrogen sulfide.

Subpart I--Platforms and Structures

Sec.
250.900  General requirements.
250.901  Application for approval.
250.902  Platform Verification Program requirements.
250.903  Certified Verification Agent duties and nomination.
250.904  Environmental conditions.
250.905  Loads.
250.906  General design requirements.
250.907  Steel platforms.
250.908  Concrete-gravity platforms.
250.909  Foundation.
250.910  Marine operations.
250.911  Inspection during construction.
250.912  Periodic inspection and maintenance.
250.913  Platform removal and location clearance.
250.914  Records.

Subpart J--Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way

Sec.
250.1000  General requirements.
250.1001  Definitions.
250.1002  Design requirements for DOI pipelines.
250.1003  Installation, testing and repair requirements for DOI 
pipelines.
250.1004  Safety equipment requirements for DOI pipelines.
250.1005  Inspection requirements for DOI pipelines.
250.1006  Abandonment and out-of-service requirements for DOI 
pipelines.
250.1007  Applications.
250.1008  Reports.
250.1009  General requirements for a pipeline right-of-way grant.
250.1010  Applications for a pipeline right-of-way grant.
250.1011  Granting a pipeline right-of-way.
250.1012  Requirements for construction under a right-of-way grant.
250.1013  Assignment of a right-of-way grant.
250.1014  Relinquishment of a right-of-way grant.

Subpart K--Oil and Gas Production Rates

Sec.
250.1100  Definitions for production rates.
250.1101  General requirements and classification of reservoirs.
250.1102  Oil and gas production rates.
250.1103  Well production testing.
250.1104  Bottomhole pressure survey.
250.1105  Flaring and venting of gas.
250.1106  Downhole commingling.
250.1107  Enhanced oil and gas recovery operations.

Subpart L--Oil and Gas Production Measurement, Surface Commingling, and 
Security

Sec.
250.1200  Question index table.
250.1201  Definitions.
250.1202  Liquid hydrocarbon measurement.
250.1203  Gas measurement.
250.1204  Surface commingling.
250.1205  Site security.

Subpart M--Unitization

Sec.
250.1300  What is the purpose of this subpart?
250.1301  What are the requirements for unitization?
250.1302  What if I have a competitive reservoir on a lease?
250.1303  How do I apply for voluntary unitization?
250.1304  How will MMS require unitization?

Subpart N--Remedies and Penalties

Sec.
250.1400  How does MMS begin the civil penalty process?
250.1401  Index table.
250.1402  Definitions.
250.1403  What is the maximum civil penalty?
250.1404  Which violations will MMS review for potential civil 
penalties?
250.1405  When is a case file developed?
250.1406  When will MMS notify me and provide penalty information?
250.1407  How do I respond to the letter of notification?
250.1408  When will I be notified of the Reviewing Officer's 
decision?
250.1409  What are my appeal rights?

Subpart O--Training

Sec.
250.1500  Question index table.
250.1501  Definitions.
250.1502  What is MMS's goal for well control and production safety 
systems training?
210.1503  What type of training must I provide for my employees?
250.1504  What documentation must I provide to trainees?
250.1505  How often must I provide training to my employees and for 
how many hours?
250.1506  Where must I get training for my employees?
250.1507  Where can I find training guidelines for other topics?
250.1508  Can I get an exception to the training requirements?
250.1509  Can my employees change job certification?
250.1510  What must I do if I have temporary employees or on-the-job 
trainees?
250.1511  What must manufacturer's representatives in production 
safety systems do?
250.1512  May I use alternative training methods?
250.1513  What is MMS looking for when it reviews an alternative 
training program?
250.1514  Who may accredit training organizations to teach?
250.1515  How long is a training organization's accreditation valid?
250.1516  What information must a training organization submit to 
MMS?
250.1517  What additional requirements must a training organization 
follow?
250.1518  What are MMS's requirements for the written test?
250.1519  What are MMS's requirements for the hands-on simulator and 
test?

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250.1520  What elements must a basic course cover?
250.1521  If MMS tests employees at my worksite, what must I do?
250.1522  If MMS tests trainees at a training organization's 
facility, what must occur?
250.1523  Why might MMS conduct its own tests?
250.1524  Can a training organization lose its accreditation?

Subpart P--Sulphur Operations

Sec.
250.1600  Performance standard.
250.1601  Definitions.
250.1602  Applicability.
250.1603  Determination of sulphur deposit.
250.1604  General requirements.
250.1605  Drilling requirements.
250.1606  Control of wells.
250.1607  Field rules.
250.1608  Well casing and cementing.
250.1609  Pressure testing of casing.
250.1610  Blowout preventer systems and system components.
250.1611  Blowout preventer systems tests, actuations, inspections, 
and maintenance.
250.1612  Well-control drills.
250.1613  Diverter systems.
250.1614  Mud program.
250.1615  Securing of wells.
250.1616  Supervision, surveillance, and training.
250.1617  Application for permit to drill.
250.1618  Sundry notices and reports on wells.
250.1619  Well records.
250.1620  Well-completion and well-workover requirements.
250.1621  Crew instructions.
250.1622  Approvals and reporting of well-completion and well-
workover operations.
250.1623  Well-control fluids, equipment, and operations.
250.1624  Blowout prevention equipment.
250.1625  Blowout preventer system testing, records, and drills.
250.1626  Tubing and wellhead equipment.
250.1627  Production requirements.
250.1628  Design, installation, and operation of production systems.
250.1629  Additional production and fuel gas system requirements.
250.1630  Safety-system testing and records.
250.1631  Safety device training.
250.1632  Production rates.
250.1633  Production measurement.
250.1634  Site security.

    22. In redesignated Sec. 250.101, the table in paragraph (e) is 
revised to read as follows:


Sec. 250.101  Documents incorporated by reference.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *

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         Title of documents              Incorporated by reference at   
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ACI Standard 318-95, Building Code   Sec.  250.908(b)(4)(i), (b)(6)(i), 
 Requirements for Reinforced          (b)(7), (b)(8)(i), (b)(9),        
 Concrete, plus Commentary on         (b)(10), (c)(3), (d)(1)(v),       
 Building Code Requirements for       (d)(5), (d)(6), (d)(7), (d)(8),   
 Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318R-95).   (d)(9), (e)(1)(i), (e)(2)(i).     
ACI Standard 357-R-84, Guide for     Sec.  250.900(g); Sec.             
 the Design and Construction of       250.908(c)(2), (c)(3).            
 Fixed Offshore Concrete                                                
 Structures, 1984.                                                      
AISC Standard Specification for      Sec.  250.907(b)(1)(ii),           
 Structural Steel for Buildings,      (c)(4)(ii), (c)(4)(vii).          
 Allowable Stress Design and                                            
 Plastic Design, June 1, 1989, with                                     
 Commentary.                                                            
ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure        Sec.  250.803(b)(1), (b)(1)(i);    
 Vessel Code, Section I, Power        Sec.  250.1629(b)(1), (b)(1)(i).  
 Boilers, including Appendices,                                         
 1995 Edition.                                                          
ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure        Sec.  250.803(b)(1), (b)(1)(i);    
 Vessel Code, Section IV, Heating     Sec.  250.1629(b)(1), (b)(1)(i).  
 Boilers including Nonmandatory                                         
 Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I,                                     
 and J, and the Guide to                                                
 Manufacturers Data Report Forms,                                       
 1995 Edition.                                                          
ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure        Sec.  250.803(b)(1), (b)(1)(i);    
 Vessel Code, Section VIII,           Sec.  250.1629(b)(1), (b)(1)(i).  
 Pressure Vessels, Divisions 1 and                                      
 2, including Nonmandatory                                              
 Appendices, 1995 Edition.                                              
ANSI/ASME B 16.5-1988 (including     Sec.  250.1002(b)(2).              
 Errata) and B 16.5a-1992 Addenda,                                      
 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.                                     
ANSI/ASME B 31.8-1995, Gas           Sec.  250.1002(a).                 
 Transmission and Distribution                                          
 Piping Systems.                                                        
ANSI/ASME SPPE-1-1994 and SPPE-1d-   Sec.  250.806(a)(2)(i).            
 1996 ADDENDA, Quality Assurance                                        
 and Certification of Safety and                                        
 Pollution Prevention Equipment                                         
 Used in Offshore Oil and Gas                                           
 Operations.                                                            
ANSI Z88.2-1992, American National   Sec.  250.417(g)(4)(iv),           
 Standard for Respiratory             (j)(13)(ii).                      
 Protection.                                                            
API RP 2A, Recommended Practice for  Sec.  250.900(g); Sec.  250.912(a).
 Planning, Designing and                                                
 Constructing Fixed Offshore                                            
 Platforms Working Stress Design,                                       
 Nineteenth Edition, August 1,                                          
 1991, API Stock No. 811-00200.                                         
API RP 2A-WSD, Recommended Practice  Sec.  250.900(g); Sec.  250.912(a).
 for Planning, Designing and                                            
 Constructing Fixed Offshore                                            
 Platforms-Working Stress Design:                                       
 Twentieth Edition, July 1, 1993,                                       
 API Stock No. 811-00200.                                               
API RP 2A-WSD, Recommended Practice  Sec.  250.900(g); Sec.  250.912(a).
 for Planning, Designing and                                            
 Constructing Fixed Offshore                                            
 Platforms-Working Stress Design:                                       
 Twentieth Edition, July 1, 1993,                                       
 Supplement 1, December 1996,                                           
 Effective Date, February 1, 1997,                                      
 API Stock No. 811-00200.                                               
API RP 2D, Recommended Practice for  Sec.  250.120(c); Sec.             
 Operation and Maintenance of         250.1605(g).                      
 Offshore Cranes, Third Edition,                                        
 June 1, 1995, API Stock No. G02D03.                                    
API RP 14B, Recommended Practice     Sec.  250.801(e)(4); Sec.          
 for Design, Installation, Repair     250.804(a)(1)(i); Sec.            
 and Operation of Subsurface Safety   250.806(d).                       
 Valve Systems, Fourth Edition,                                         
 July 1, 1994, with Errata dated                                        
 June 1996, API Stock No.G14B04.                                        
API RP 14C, Recommended Practice     Sec.  250.802(b), (e)(2); Sec.     
 for Analysis, Design, Installation   250.803(a), (b)(2)(i), (b)(4),    
 and Testing of Basic Surface         (b)(5)(i), (b)(7), (b)(9)(v),     
 Safety Systems for Offshore          (c)(2); Sec.  250.804(a), (a)(5); 
 Production Platforms, Fourth         Sec.  250.1002(d); Sec.           
 Edition, September 1, 1986, API      250.1004(b)(9); Sec.  250.1628(c),
 Stock No. 811-07180.                 (d)(2); Sec.  250.1629(b)(2),     
                                      (b)(4)(v); Sec.  250.1630(a).     
API RP 14E, Recommended Practice     Sec.  250.802(e)(3); Sec.          
 for Design and Installation of       250.1628(b)(2), (d)(3).           
 Offshore Production Platform                                           
 Piping Systems, Fifth Edition,                                         
 October 1, 1991, API Stock No.                                         
 G07185.                                                                
API RP 14F, Recommended Practice     Sec.  250.403(c); Sec.             
 for Design and Installation of       250.803(b)(9)(v); Sec.            
 Electrical Systems for Offshore      250.1629(b)(4)(v).                
 Production Platforms, Third                                            
 Edition, September 1, 1991, API                                        
 Stock No. G07190.                                                      

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API RP 14G, Recommended Practice     Sec.  250.803(b)(8), (b)(9)(v);    
 for Fire Prevention and Control on   Sec.  250.1629(b)(3), (b)(4)(v).  
 Open Type Offshore Production                                          
 Platforms, Third Edition, December                                     
 1, 1993, API Stock No. G07194.                                         
API RP 14H, Recommended Practice     Sec.  250.802(d); Sec.  250.806(d).
 for Installation, Maintenance and                                      
 Repair of Surface Safety Valves                                        
 and Underwater Safety Valves                                           
 Offshore, Fourth Edition, July 1,                                      
 1994, API Stock No. G14H04.                                            
API RP 500, Recommended Practice     Sec.  250.403(b); Sec.             
 for Classification of Locations      250.802(e)(4)(i); Sec.            
 for Electrical Installations at      250.803(b)(9)(i); Sec.            
 Petroleum Facilities, First          250.1628(b)(3); (d)(4)(i); Sec.   
 Edition, June 1, 1991, API Stock     250.1629(b)(4)(i).                
 No. G06005.                                                            
API RP 2556, Recommended Practice    Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 for Correcting Gauge Tables for                                        
 Incrustation, Second Edition,                                          
 August 1993, API Stock No. H25560.                                     
API Spec Q1, Specification for       Sec.  250.806(a)(2)(ii).           
 Quality Programs, Fifth Edition,                                       
 December 1994, API Stock No. 811-                                      
 00001.                                                                 
API Spec 6A, Specification for       Sec.  250.806(a)(3); Sec.  250.1002
 Wellhead and Christmas Tree          (b)(1), (b)(2).                   
 Equipment, Seventeenth Edition,                                        
 February 1, 1996, API Stock No.                                        
 G06A17.                                                                
APISpec 6AV1, Specification for      Sec.  250.806(a)(3).               
 Verification Test of Wellhead                                          
 Surface Safety Valves and                                              
 Underwater Safety Valves for                                           
 Offshore Service, First Edition,                                       
 February 1, 1996, API Stock No.                                        
 G06AV1.                                                                
API Spec 6D, Specification for       Sec.  250.1002(b)(1).              
 Pipeline Valves (Gate, Plug, Ball,                                     
 and Check Valves), Twenty-first                                        
 Edition, March 31, 1994, API Stock                                     
 No. G03200.                                                            
API Spec 14A, Specification for      Sec.  250.806(a)(3).               
 Subsurface Safety Valve Equipment,                                     
 Ninth Edition, July 1, 1994, API                                       
 Stock No. G14A09.                                                      
API Spec 14D, Specification for      Sec.  250.806(a)(3).               
 Wellhead Surface Safety Valves and                                     
 Underwater Safety Valves for                                           
 Offshore Service, Ninth Edition,                                       
 June 1, 1994, with Errata dated                                        
 August 1, 1994, API Stock No.                                          
 G07183.                                                                
API Standard 2545, Method of         Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 Gauging Petroleum and Petroleum                                        
 Products, October 1965, reaffirmed                                     
 October 1992; also available as                                        
 ANSI/American Society for Testing                                      
 and Materials (ASTM) D 1085-65,                                        
 API Stock No. H25450.                                                  
API Standard 2551, Standard Method   Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 for Measurement and Calibration of                                     
 Horizontal Tanks, First Edition,                                       
 1965, reaffirmed October 1992;                                         
 also available as ANSI/ASTM D 1410-                                    
 65, reapproved 1984, API Stock No.                                     
 H25510.                                                                
API Standard 2552, Measurement and   Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 Calibration of Spheres and                                             
 Spheroids, First Edition, 1966,                                        
 reaffirmed October 1992; also                                          
 available as ANSI/ASTM D 1408-65,                                      
 reapproved 1984, API Stock No.                                         
 H25520.                                                                
API Standard 2555, Method for        Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 Liquid Calibration of Tanks,                                           
 September 1966, reaffirmed October                                     
 1992; also available as ANSI/ASTM                                      
 D 1406-65, reapproved 1984, API                                        
 Stock No. H25550.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 1, Vocabulary, Second  Sec.  250.1201.                    
 Edition, July 1994, API Stock No.                                      
 H01002.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 2, Tank Calibration,   Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 Section 2A, Measurement and                                            
 Calibration of Upright Cylindrical                                     
 Tanks by the Manual Strapping                                          
 Method, First Edition, February                                        
 1995, API Stock No. H022A1.                                            
MPMS, Chapter 2, Section 2B,         Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 Calibration of Upright Cylindrical                                     
 Tanks Using the Optical Reference                                      
 Line Method, First Edition, March                                      
 1989; also available as ANSI/ASTM                                      
 D4738-88, API Stock No. H30023.                                        
MPMS, Chapter 3, Tank Gauging,       Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 Section 1A, Standard Practice for                                      
 the Manual Gauging of Petroleum                                        
 and Petroleum Products, First                                          
 Edition, December 1994, API Stock                                      
 No. H031A1.                                                            
MPMS, Chapter 3, Section 1B,         Sec.  250.1202(l)(4).              
 Standard Practice for Level                                            
 Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons                                     
 in Stationary Tanks by Automatic                                       
 Tank Gauging, First Edition, April                                     
 1992, API Stock No. H30060.                                            
MPMS, Chapter 4, Proving Systems,    Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1).      
 Section 1, Introduction, First                                         
 Edition, July 1988, reaffirmed                                         
 October 1993, API Stock No. H30081.                                    
MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 2,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1).      
 Conventional Pipe Provers, First                                       
 Edition, October 1988, reaffirmed                                      
 October 1993, API Stock No. H30082.                                    
MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 3, Small    Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1).      
 Volume Provers, First Edition,                                         
 July 1988, reaffirmed October                                          
 1993, API Stock No. H30083.                                            
MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 4, Tank     Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1).      
 Provers, First Edition, October                                        
 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API                                     
 Stock No. H30084.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 5, Master-  Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1).      
 Meter Provers, First Edition,                                          
 October 1988, reaffirmed October                                       
 1993, API Stock No. H30085.                                            
MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 6, Pulse    Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1).      
 Interpolation, First Edition, July                                     
 1988, reaffirmed October 1993, API                                     
 Stock No. H30086.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 4, Section 7, Field-   Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (f)(1).      
 Standard Test Measures, First                                          
 Edition, October 1988, API Stock                                       
 No. H30087.                                                            
MPMS, Chapter 5, Metering, Section   Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 1, General Considerations for                                          
 Measurement by Meters, Third                                           
 Edition, September 1995, API Stock                                     
 No. H05013.                                                            

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MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 2,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons                                     
 by Displacement Meters, Second                                         
 Edition, November 1987, reaffirmed                                     
 October 1992, API Stock No. H30102.                                    
MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 3,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons                                     
 by Turbine Meters, Third Edition,                                      
 September 1995, API Stock No.                                          
 H05033.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 4,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Accessory Equipment for Liquid                                         
 Meters, Third Edition, September                                       
 1995, with Errata, March 1996, API                                     
 Stock No. H05043.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 5, Section 5,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Fidelity and Security of Flow                                          
 Measurement Pulsed-Data                                                
 Transmission Systems, First                                            
 Edition, June 1982, reaffirmed                                         
 October 1992, API Stock No. H30105.                                    
MPMS, Chapter 6, Metering            Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Assemblies, Section 1, Lease                                           
 Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT)                                      
 Systems, Second Edition, May 1991,                                     
 API Stock No. H30121.                                                  
MPMS, Chapter 6, Section 6,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Pipeline Metering Systems, Second                                      
 Edition, May 1991, API Stock No.                                       
 H30126.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 6, Section 7,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Metering Viscous Hydrocarbons,                                         
 Second Edition, May 1991, API                                          
 Stock No. H30127.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 7, Temperature         Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Determination, Section 2, Dynamic                                      
 Temperature Determination, Second                                      
 Edition, March 1995, API Stock No.                                     
 H07022.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 7, Section 3, Static   Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Temperature Determination Using                                        
 Portable Electronic Thermometers,                                      
 First Edition, July 1985,                                              
 reaffirmed March 1990, API Stock                                       
 No. H30143.                                                            
MPMS, Chapter 8, Sampling, Section   Sec.  250.1202(b)(4)(i), (l)(4).   
 1, Standard Practice for Manual                                        
 Sampling of Petroleum and                                              
 Petroleum Products, Third Edition,                                     
 October 1995; also available as                                        
 ANSI/ASTM D 4057-88, API Stock No.                                     
 H30161.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 8, Section 2,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Standard Practice for Automatic                                        
 Sampling of Liquid Petroleum and                                       
 Petroleum Products, Second                                             
 Edition, October 1995; also                                            
 available as ANSI/ASTM D 4177, API                                     
 Stock No. H30162.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 9, Density             Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Determination, Section 1,                                              
 Hydrometer Test Method for                                             
 Density, Relative Density                                              
 (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity                                     
 of Crude Petroleum and Liquid                                          
 Petroleum Products, First Edition,                                     
 June 1981, reaffirmed October                                          
 1992; also available as ANSI/ASTM                                      
 D 1298, API Stock No. H30181.                                          
MPMS, Chapter 9, Section 2,          Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Pressure Hydrometer Test Method                                        
 for Density or Relative Density,                                       
 First Edition, April 1982,                                             
 reaffirmed October 1992, API Stock                                     
 No. H30182.                                                            
MPMS, Chapter 10, Sediment and       Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Water, Section 1, Determination of                                     
 Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel                                        
 Oils by the Extraction Method,                                         
 First Edition, April 1981,                                             
 reaffirmed December 1993; also                                         
 available as ANSI/ASTM D 473, API                                      
 Stock No. H30201.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 10, Section 2,         Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Determination of Water in Crude                                        
 Oil by Distillation Method, First                                      
 Edition, April 1981, reaffirmed                                        
 December 1993; also available as                                       
 ANSI/ASTM D 4006, API Stock No.                                        
 H30202.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 10, Section 3,         Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Determination of Water and                                             
 Sediment in Crude Oil by the                                           
 Centrifuge Method (Laboratory                                          
 Procedure), First Edition, April                                       
 1981, reaffirmed December 1993;                                        
 also available as ANSI/ASTM D                                          
 4007, API Stock No. H30203.                                            
MPMS, Chapter 10, Section 4,         Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (l)(4).      
 Determination of Sediment and                                          
 Water in Crude Oil by the                                              
 Centrifuge Method (Field                                               
 Procedure), Second Edition, May                                        
 1988; also available as ANSI/ASTM                                      
 D 96, API Stock No. H30204.                                            
MPMS, Chapter 11.1, Volume           Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (g)(3),      
 Correction Factors, Volume 1,        (l)(4).                           
 Table 5A--Generalized Crude Oils                                       
 and JP-4 Correction of Observed                                        
 API Gravity to API Gravity at 60                                       
 deg.F, and Table 6A--Generalized                                       
 Crude Oils and JP-4 Correction of                                      
 Observed API Gravity to API                                            
 Gravity at 60 deg.F, First                                             
 Edition, August 1980, reaffirmed                                       
 October 1993; also available as                                        
 ANSI/ASTM D 1250, API Stock No.                                        
 H27000.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 11.2.1,                Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (g)(4).      
 Compressibility Factors for                                            
 Hydrocarbons: 0-90 deg. API                                            
 Gravity Range, First Edition,                                          
 August 1984, reaffirmed May 1996,                                      
 API Stock No. H27300.                                                  
MPMS, Chapter 11.2.2,                Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (g)(4).      
 Compressibility Factors for                                            
 Hydrocarbons: 0.350-0.637 Relative                                     
 Density (60 deg.F/60 deg.F) and -                                      
 50 deg.F to 140 deg.F Metering                                         
 Temperature, Second Edition,                                           
 October 1986, reaffirmed October                                       
 1992; also available as Gas                                            
 Processors Association (GPA) 8286-                                     
 86, API Stock No. H27307.                                              

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MPMS, Chapter 11, Physical           Sec.  250.1202(a)(3).              
 Properties Data, Addendum to                                           
 Section 2.2, Compressibility                                           
 Factors for Hydrocarbons,                                              
 Correlation of Vapor Pressure for                                      
 Commercial Natural Gas Liquids,                                        
 First Edition, December 1994; also                                     
 available as GPA TP-15, API Stock                                      
 No. H27308.                                                            
MPMS, Chapter 11.2.3, Water          Sec.  250.1202(f)(1).              
 Calibration of Volumetric Provers,                                     
 First Edition, August 1984,                                            
 reaffirmed, May 1996, API Stock                                        
 No. H27310.                                                            
MPMS, Chapter 12, Calculation of     Sec.  250.1202(a)(3), (g)(1),      
 Petroleum Quantities, Section 2,     (g)(2).                           
 Calculation of Petroleum                                               
 Quantities Using Dynamic                                               
 Measurement Methods and Volumetric                                     
 Correction Factors, Including                                          
 Parts 1 and 2, Second Edition, May                                     
 1995; also available as ANSI/API                                       
 MPMS 12.2-1981, API Stock No.                                          
 H30302.                                                                
MPMS, Chapter 14, Natural Gas        Sec.  250.1203(b)(2).              
 Fluids Measurement, Section 3,                                         
 Concentric Square-Edged Orifice                                        
 Meters, Part 1, General Equations                                      
 and Uncertainty Guidelines, Third                                      
 Edition, September 1990; also                                          
 available as ANSI/API 2530, Part                                       
 1, 1991, API Stock No. H30350.                                         
MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 3, Part    Sec.  250.1203(b)(2).              
 2, Specification and Installation                                      
 Requirements, Third Edition,                                           
 February 1991; also available as                                       
 ANSI/API 2530, Part 2, 1991, API                                       
 Stock No. H30351.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 3, Part    Sec.  250.1203(b)(2).              
 3, Natural Gas Applications, Third                                     
 Edition, August 1992; also                                             
 available as ANSI/API 2530, Part                                       
 3, API Stock No. H30353.                                               
MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 5,         Sec.  250.1203(b)(2).              
 Calculation of Gross Heating                                           
 Value, Relative Density, and                                           
 Compressibility Factor for Natural                                     
 Gas Mixtures From Compositional                                        
 Analysis, Revised, 1996; also                                          
 available as ANSI/API MPMS 24.5-                                       
 1981, order from Gas Processors                                        
 Association, 6526 East 60th                                            
 Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145.                                         
MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 6,         Sec.  250.1203(b)(2).              
 Continuous Density Measurement,                                        
 Second Edition, April 1991, API                                        
 Stock No. H30346.                                                      
MPMS, Chapter 14, Section 8,         Sec.  250.1203(b)(2).              
 Liquefied Petroleum Gas                                                
 Measurement, First Edition,                                            
 February 1983, reaffirmed May                                          
 1996, API Stock No. H30348.                                            
MPMS, Chapter 20, Section 1,         Sec.  250.1202(k)(1).              
 Allocation Measurement, First                                          
 Edition, September 1993, API Stock                                     
 No. H30730.                                                            
MPMS, Chapter 21, Section 1,         Sec.  250.1203(b)(4).              
 Electronic Gas Measurement, First                                      
 Edition, September 1993, API Stock                                     
 No. H30730.                                                            
ASTM Standard C33-93, Standard       Sec.  250.908(b)(4)(i).            
 Specification for Concrete                                             
 Aggregates including Nonmandatory                                      
 Appendix.                                                              
ASTM Standard C94-96, Standard       Sec.  250.908(e)(2)(i).            
 Specification for Ready-Mixed                                          
 Concrete.                                                              
ASTM Standard C150-95a, Standard     Sec.  250.908(b)(2)(i).            
 Specification for Portland Cement.                                     
ASTM Standard C330-89, Standard      Sec.  250.908(b)(4)(i).            
 Specification for Lightweight                                          
 Aggregates for Structural Concrete.                                    
ASTM Standard C595-94, Standard      Sec.  250.908(b)(2)(i).            
 Specification for Blended                                              
 Hydraulic Cements.                                                     
AWS D1.1-96, Structural Welding      Sec.  250.907(b)(1)(i)             
 Code--Steel, 1996, including                                           
 Commentary.                                                            
AWS D1.4-79, Structural Welding      Sec.  250.908(e)(3)(ii).           
 Code--Reinforcing Steel, 1979.                                         
NACE Standard MR.01-75-96, Sulfide   Sec.  250.417(p)(2)                
 Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic                                     
 Materials for Oil Field Equipment,                                     
 January 1996.                                                          
NACE Standard RP 0176-94, Standard   Sec.  250.907(d).                  
 Recommended Practice, Corrosion                                        
 Control of Steel Fixed Offshore                                        
 Platforms Associated with                                              
 Petroleum Production.                                                  
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    23. In the redesignated sections listed in the first column, below, 
references to the sections listed in the second column are revised to 
read as shown in the third column.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Redesignated section          Old reference         New reference   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
250.101(c)..................  250.3...............  250.103.            
250.101(c)..................  250.14..............  250.114.            
250.102 Existing Facility...  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.102 Facility, 1st         250.45..............  250.303.            
 definition.                                                            
250.102 Facility, 2nd         250.67..............  250.417.            
 definition.                                                            
250.110(c)..................  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.110(d)(1)...............  250.11..............  250.111.            
250.110(d)(2)...............  250.253.............  250.1603.           
250.110(h)(2)...............  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.112(c)(1)...............  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.112(c)(1)(i)............  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.112(e)(2)...............  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.113(b)(2) & (3).........  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.114(e)..................  250.7...............  250.107.            
250.117(b)..................  250.18..............  250.118.            
250.118(b)(2)...............  250.10..............  250.110.            

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250.118(b)(2)...............  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.118(e)..................  250.51..............  250.401.            
250.200.....................  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.203(b)(5)(i) & (ii).....  250.67..............  250.417.            
250.203(b)(19)..............  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.203(b)(19)..............  250.46..............  250.304.            
250.203(b)(19)(iii).........  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.203(m)..................  250.12..............  250.112.            
250.203(p)..................  250.64..............  250.414.            
250.204(b)(1)(vii)..........  250.13..............  250.909.            
250.204(b)(2)(i) & (ii).....  250.67..............  250.417.            
250.204(b)(14)..............  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.204(b)(14)..............  250.46..............  250.304.            
250.204(b)(14)(iii).........  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.204(p)..................  250.12..............  250.112.            
250.204(r)..................  250.12..............  250.112.            
250.204(t)..................  250.64..............  250.414.            
250.302.....................  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.302.....................  250.46..............  250.304.            
250.303(b)..................  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.303(b)(2)...............  250.33..............  250.203.            
250.303(b)(2)...............  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.303(d)..................  250.33..............  250.203.            
250.303(d)..................  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.304(a)(6)...............  250.33..............  250.203.            
250.304(a)(6)...............  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.304(b)..................  250.33..............  250.203.            
250.304(b)..................  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.304(e)(2)...............  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.401(a)(3)...............  250.64..............  250.414.            
250.401(a)(3)...............  250.133.............  250.903.            
250.401(d)..................  250.33..............  250.203.            
250.401(d)..................  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.406(c)..................  250.64..............  250.414.            
250.406(d)(10)(i)...........  250.57..............  250.407.            
250.414(a)..................  250.6...............  250.106.            
250.414(g)..................  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.415(d)..................  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.416(b)..................  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.417(m)(1)...............  250.40..............  250.300.            
250.417(o)(3)...............  250.175.............  250.1105.           
250.504.....................  250.67 (2 times)....  250.417.            
250.505.....................  250.83..............  250.513.            
250.507.....................  250.52..............  250.402.            
250.508.....................  250.53..............  250.403.            
250.513(a)..................  250.64..............  250.414.            
250.513(b)(4)...............  250.67..............  250.417.            
250.513(d)..................  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.517(e)..................  250.121.............  250.801.            
250.604.....................  250.67..............  250.417.            
250.605.....................  250.103.............  250.613.            
250.607.....................  250.52..............  250.402.            
250.608.....................  250.53..............  250.403.            
250.613(b)(3)...............  250.67..............  250.417.            
250.617(e)..................  250.121.............  250.801.            
250.618.....................  250.91..............  250.601.            
250.702(i)..................  250.114.............  250.704.            
250.703(a)..................  250.112.............  250.702.            
250.703(a)..................  250.114.............  250.704.            
250.801(b)..................  250.126.............  250.806.            
250.801(h)(1)...............  250.91..............  250.601.            
250.801(h)(2)...............  250.124.............  250.804.            
250.801(h)(4)...............  250.124.............  250.804.            
250.802(b)..................  250.154.............  250.1004.           
250.802(c)..................  250.126.............  250.806.            
250.803(a)..................  250.122.............  250.802.            
250.803(b)(10)..............  250.53..............  250.403.            
250.803(d)..................  250.52..............  250.402.            
250.807.....................  250.67..............  250.417.            
250.900(b)..................  250.131.............  250.901.            
250.900(b)..................  250.134 through       250.904 through     
                               250.144.              250.914.           
250.900(c)..................  250.131 through       250.901 through     
                               250.144.              250.914.           
250.901(b)(1)(v)(D).........  250.142.............  250.912.            
250.901(b)(2)...............  250.134.............  250.904.            

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250.901(b)(3)(v)............  250.139.............  250.909.            
250.901(b)(4)(vi)(A) & (B)..  250.135 through       250.905 through     
                               250.139.              250.909.           
250.902(a)..................  250.130.............  250.900.            
250.902(b)(1)(i)............  250.133.............  250.903.            
250.902(b)(2)(i)............  250.131.............  250.901.            
250.903(a)(1)(iii)..........  250.134 through       250.904 through     
                               250.141.              250.911.           
250.903(a)(2)(ii)...........  250.134 through       250.904 through     
                               250.141.              250.911.           
250.903(a)(3)(i) & (ii).....  250.134 through       250.904 through     
                               250.141.              250.911.           
250.903(b)(2)...............  250.132.............  250.902.            
250.904(d)(4)(ii)...........  250.136.............  250.906.            
250.904(d)(8)(ii)...........  250.135.............  250.905.            
250.905(c)(2)(vii)..........  250.140.............  250.910.            
250.905(c)(5)(ii)...........  250.134.............  250.904.            
250.905(c)(5)(ii)...........  250.134.............  250.904.            
250.906(b)(2)(ii)...........  250.135.............  250.905.            
250.906(b)(2)(iii)..........  250.137.............  250.90.             
250.906(b)(2)(iii)..........  250.138.............  250.908.            
250.906(b)(3)(i)............  250.135.............  250.905.            
250.906(b)(3)(ii)...........  250.137.............  250.907.            
250.906(b)(3)(ii)...........  250.138.............  250.908.            
250.906(b)(3)(ii)...........  250.139.............  250.909.            
250.906(c)(1)...............  250.134.............  250.904.            
250.906(c)(5)...............  250.137.............  250.907.            
250.906(c)(5)...............  250.138.............  250.908.            
250.907(c)(1)(iii)..........  250.135.............  250.905.            
250.907(c)(1)(iii)..........  250.136.............  250.906.            
250.907(c)(3)(iv)...........  250.139.............  250.909.            
250.907(c)(4)(v)............  250.135.............  250.905.            
250.907(c)(6)(ii)...........  250.136.............  250.906.            
250.908(b)(6)(ii)...........  250.137.............  250.907.            
250.908(c)(5)(ii)...........  250.136.............  250.906.            
250.908(c)(6)...............  250.136.............  250.906.            
250.911(b)(4)...............  250.137.............  250.907.            
250.911(b)(7)(iii)(D).......  250.139.............  250.909.            
250.911(b)(7)(iv)...........  250.140.............  250.910.            
250.911(c)(3)(ii)...........  250.138.............  250.908.            
250.911(c)(8)(iv)...........  250.140.............  250.910.            
250.914.....................  250.142.............  250.912.            
250.1000(b).................  250.151.............  250.1001.           
250.1000(c).................  250.150 through       250.1000 through    
                               250.158.              1008.              
250.1000(d).................  250.151.............  250.1001.           
250.1008(h).................  250.155.............  250.1005.           
250.1009(a)(1)..............  250.150 through       250.1000 through    
                               250.158.              1008.              
250.1009(c)(9)..............  250.164.............  250.1014.           
250.1010(a).................  250.157.............  250.1007.           
250.1010(a).................  250.159 (2 times)...  250.1009.           
250.1011(c)(1)..............  250.160.............  250.1010.           
250.1013(b).................  250.160.............  250.1010.           
250.1013(b).................  250.159.............  250.1009.           
250.1014....................  250.157.............  250.1007.           
250.1014....................  250.159.............  250.1009.           
250.1101(d).................  250.172.............  250.1102.           
250.1102(a)(9)..............  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.1102(b)(8)..............  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.1102(b)(9)..............  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.1105(f)(1)(i)...........  250.67..............  250.417.            
250.1105(f)(1)(ii)..........  250.45..............  250.303.            
250.1105(f)(1)(ii)..........  250.46..............  250.304.            
250.1201....................  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1202(a)(3)..............  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1202(b)(4)(i)...........  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1202(f)(1)..............  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1202(g).................  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1202(k)(1)..............  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1202(l)(4)..............  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1203(b)(2)..............  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1203(b)(4)..............  250.1...............  250.101.            
250.1301(d).................  250.13..............  250.113.            
250.1301(d).................  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.1301(g)(1)..............  250.13..............  250.113.            
250.1301(g)(1)..............  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.1301(g)(2)(ii)..........  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.1302(d).................  250.191.............  250.1301.           
250.1302(d).................  250.194.............  250.1304.           

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250.1303(a)(4)..............  250.190.............  250.1300.           
250.1304(b).................  250.191.............  250.1301.           
250.1304(b).................  250.193.............  250.1303.           
250.1304(b).................  250.190.............  250.1300.           
250.1405....................  250.204.............  250.1404.           
250.1500(a).................  250.212 through       250.1502 through    
                               250.217.              250.1507.          
250.1500(b).................  250.218 through       250.1508 through    
                               250.223.              250.1513.          
250.1500(c).................  250.224 through       250.1514 through    
                               250.230.              250.1520.          
250.1500(c).................  250.234.............  250.1524.           
250.1500(d).................  250.231 through       250.1521 through    
                               250.233.              250.1523.          
250.1505(c).................  250.215.............  250.1505.           
250.1505(f).................  250.215.............  250.1505.           
250.1604(b).................  250.67 (2 times)....  250.417.            
250.1604(c).................  250.52..............  250.402.            
250.1604(d).................  250.53..............  250.403.            
250.1605(a).................  250.260 through       250.1605 through    
                               250.274.              1619.              
250.1605(b)(3)..............  250.272.............  250.1617.           
250.1605(d).................  250.33..............  250.203.            
250.1605(d).................  250.34..............  250.204.            
250.1612....................  250.58..............  250.408.            
250.1614(b).................  250.60..............  250.410.            
250.1614(b).................  250.60..............  250.410.            
250.1617(a).................  250.6...............  250.106.            
250.1617(d).................  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.1618(a).................  250.6...............  250.106.            
250.1618(c).................  250.17..............  250.117.            
250.1619(b).................  250.10..............  250.110.            
250.1620(a).................  250.280 through       250.1620 through    
                               250.286.              250.1626.          
250.1620(a).................  250.71..............  250.501.            
250.1620(a).................  250.91..............  250.601.            
250.1624(d)(1)..............  250.282.............  250.1622.           
250.1627(a).................  250.290 through       250.1627 through    
                               250.297.              1634.              
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    24. In redesignated Sec. 250.1200, the table is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 250.1200  Question index table.

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        Frequently asked questions                  CFR citation        
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 1. What are the requirements for           Sec.  250.1202(a)           
 measuring liquid hydrocarbons?.                                        
 2. What are the requirements for liquid    Sec.  250.1202(b)           
 hydrocarbon royalty meters?.                                           
 3. What are the requirements for run       Sec.  250.1202(c)           
 tickets?.                                                              
 4. What are the requirements for liquid    Sec.  250.1202(d)           
 hydrocarbon royalty meter provings?.                                   
 5. What are the requirements for           Sec.  250.1202(e)           
 calibrating a master meter used in                                     
 royalty meter provings?.                                               
 6. What are the requirements for           Sec.  250.1202(f)           
 calibrating mechanical-displacement                                    
 provers and tank provers?.                                             
 7. What correction factors must a lessee   Sec.  250.1202(g)           
 use when proving meters with a mechanical                              
 displacement prover, tank prover, or                                   
 master meter?.                                                         
 8. What are the requirements for           Sec.  250.1202(h)           
 establishing and applying operating meter                              
 factors for liquid hydrocarbons?.                                      
 9. Under what circumstances does a liquid  Sec.  250.1202(i)           
 hydrocarbon royalty meter need to be                                   
 taken out of service, and what must a                                  
 lessee do?.                                                            
10. How must a lessee correct gross liquid  Sec.  250.1202(j)           
 hydrocarbon volumes to standard                                        
 conditions?.                                                           
11. What are the requirements for liquid    Sec.  250.1202(k)           
 hydrocarbon allocation meters?.                                        
12. What are the requirements for royalty   Sec.  250.1202(l)           
 and inventory tank facilities?.                                        
13. To which meters do MMS requirements     Sec.  250.1203(a)           
 for gas measurement apply?.                                            
14. What are the requirements for           Sec.  250.1203(b)           
 measuring gas?.                                                        
15. What are the requirements for gas       Sec.  250.1203(c)           
 meter calibrations?.                                                   
16. What must a lessee do if a gas meter    Sec.  250.1203(d)           
 is out of calibration or malfunctioning?.                              
17. What are the requirements when natural  Sec.  250.1203(e)           
 gas from a Federal lease is transferred                                
 to a gas plant before royalty                                          
 determination?.                                                        
18. What are the requirements for           Sec.  250.1203(f)           
 measuring gas lost or used on a lease?.                                
19. What are the requirements for the       Sec.  250.1204(a)           
 surface commingling of production?.                                    
20. What are the requirements for a         Sec.  250.1204(b)           
 periodic well test used for allocation?.                               
21. What are the requirements for site      Sec.  250.1205(a)           
 security?.                                                             
22. What are the requirements for using     Sec.  250.1205(b)           
 seals?.                                                                
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    25. In redesignated Sec. 250.1401, the table is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 250.1401  Index table.

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                          Sec.  250.1401  Table                         
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Definitions...............................  Sec.  250.1402              
What is the maximum civil penalty?........  Sec.  250.1403              
Which violations will MMS review for        Sec.  250.1404              
 potential civil penalties?.                                            
When is a case file developed?............  Sec.  250.1405              
When will MMS notify me and provide         Sec.  250.1406              
 penalty information?.                                                  
How do I respond to the letter of           Sec.  250.1407              
 notification?.                                                         
When will I be notified of the Reviewing    Sec.  250.1408              
 Officer's decision?.                                                   
What are my appeal rights?................  Sec.  250.1409              
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    26. In redesignated Sec. 250.1500, the table is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 250.1500  Question index table.

* * * * *

                          Sec.  250.1500  Table                         
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        Frequently asked questions                  CFR citation        
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What is MMS's goal for well control and     Sec.  250.1502              
 production safety systems training?.                                   
What type of training must I provide for    Sec.  250.1503              
 my employees?.                                                         
What documentation must I provide to        Sec.  250.1504              
 trainees?.                                                             
How often must I provide training to my     Sec.  250.1505              
 employees and for how many hours?.                                     
Where must I get training for my            Sec.  250.1506              
 employees?.                                                            
Where can I find training guidelines for    Sec.  250.1507              
 other topics?.                                                         
Can I get exception to the training         Sec.  250.1508              
 requirements?.                                                         
Can my employees change job certification?  Sec.  250.1509              
What must I do if I have temporary          Sec.  250.1510              
 employees or on-the-job trainees?.                                     
What must manufacturer's representatives    Sec.  250.1511              
 in production safety systems do?.                                      
May I use alternative training methods?...  Sec.  250.1512              
What is MMS looking for when it reviews an  Sec.  250.1513              
 alternative training program?.                                         
Who may accredit training organizations to  Sec.  250.1514              
 teach?.                                                                
How long is a training organization's       Sec.  250.1515              
 accreditation valid?.                                                  
What information must a training            Sec.  250.1516              
 organization submit to MMS?.                                           
What additional requirements must a         Sec.  250.1517              
 training organization follow?.                                         
What are MMS's requirements for the         Sec.  250.1518              
 written test?.                                                         
What are MMS's requirements for the hands-  Sec.  250.1519              
 on simulator and well test?.                                           
What elements must a basic course cover?..  Sec.  250.1520              
If MMS tests employees at my worksite,      Sec.  250.1521              
 what must I do?.                                                       
If MMS tests trainees at a training         Sec.  250.1522              
 organization's facility, what must occur?.                             
Why might MMS conduct its own tests?......  Sec.  250.1523              
Can a training organization lose its        Sec.  250.1524              
 accreditation?.                                                        
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