[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 176 (Monday, September 14, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46904-46910]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22027]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

30 CFR Parts 203, 210, 250, 251, 253, 254, 256, 280, and 291

[Docket No. MMS-OMM-2009-0008]
RIN 1010-AD52


Outer Continental Shelf--Technical Corrections

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.

ACTION: Final rule; technical corrections and announcement of effective 
dates.

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SUMMARY: This document makes technical changes to regulations that were 
published in various Federal Register documents and are codified in the 
Code of Federal Regulations, as well as announcing the approval by the 
Office of Management and Budget of information collection requirements 
contained in two previously published regulations.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 14, 2009. The information 
collection requirements contained in the rulemaking (63 FR 42699, 
published August 11, 1998) for 30 CFR part 253, were approved by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on October 7, 1998, and the 
information collection requirements contained in the

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rulemaking (63 FR 2605, published January 16, 1998) for 30 CFR 203.61, 
were approved by OMB on May 30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Blundon, Regulatory Specialist 
at (703) 787-1607, fax (703) 787-1546, or e-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Changes to regulations: The technical corrections in this rule 
affect all parties who do business with MMS. This rulemaking does the 
following:
    (1) Remove erroneous dates and make corrections;
    (2) Revise and update the paperwork authority in Sec.  203.5;
    (3) Revise the MMS mail stop;
    (4) Correct and remove Editorial Note in 30 CFR 203; and,
    (5) Announce dates of effective information collections.

Background

    (1) In various subparts throughout the 30 CFR, there are dates that 
are no longer in effect. Therefore, this rulemaking removes the 
irrelevant dates and in the same date correction, where applicable, 
changes the words ``shall'' and ``which'', to, ``must'' and ``that''.
    (2) Since initial rulemaking in January 2004 (69 FR 3509), the 
information collection requirements have been consolidated. The OMB, 
through a Notice of Action dated April 30, 2005, approved the 
information collection merge of 1010-0153 into the primary collection 
1010-0071. This rulemaking updates the regulatory text to reflect this 
action.
    (3) In 2008, MMS moved offices in the Main Interior Building in 
Washington, DC. As a result, the proper mail stop for inquiries related 
to regulations in the CFR changed from 4230 to 5438. The regulations in 
the various 30 CFR Parts need to be amended to reflect the official 
change of the mail stop.
    (4) Due to final rulemaking on November 18, 2008 (73 FR 69513), 
1010-AD33, Royalty Relief, had an editorial note added by the Federal 
Register due to MMS inadvertently leaving out the word ``introductory'' 
in the amendatory language for 30 CFR 203.45. This rulemaking corrects 
the amendatory language per the intention of the 1010-AD33 rulemaking.
    (5) The MMS published the following two final rules in 1998. The 
rules were published before OMB approved the information collection 
requirements so the Federal Register added Effective Date Notes to 
these regulations. The OMB approved the information collection 
requirements but the Effective Date Notes were not removed. This 
rulemaking publication satisfies the statements that the MMS would 
publish a document announcing the effective dates of the rule changes 
requiring OMB approval.
    (a) Effective February 17, 1998, (63 FR 2605) rulemaking 
established a new requirement pertaining to information required for a 
complete application for royalty relief. This rulemaking contained 
information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 that were not effective until after approval by OMB. On May 
30, 1998, OMB approved the collection of information requirements in 30 
CFR part 203. This information collection was assigned OMB Control 
Number 1010-0071.
    (b) On August 11, 1998, (63 FR 42699) rulemaking established new 
requirements for demonstrating oil spill financial responsibility for 
removal costs and damages caused by oil discharges and substantial 
threats of oil discharges from oil and gas exploration and production 
facilities and associated pipelines. The rule also implemented the 
authority of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This rulemaking contained 
information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 that were not effective until after approval by OMB. On 
October 7, 1998, OMB approved the collection of information 
requirements and MMS forms required for 30 CFR part 253. This 
information collection was assigned OMB Control Number 1010-0106.
    This document corrects regulations in 30 CFR parts 203, 210, 250, 
251, 253, 254, 256, 280, and 291 to reflect these technical changes. 
Because this rule makes no substantive regulatory changes, MMS for good 
cause finds that notice and public comment are impracticable and 
unnecessary pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). For the same reason, MMS 
finds good cause to waive the delay in effectiveness pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 553(d). The rule does not require any regulated party to adjust 
their conduct, but only makes technical corrections.
    The following table shows the current regulation and what changes 
were made.

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            Current citation                       Revised text
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EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: at the end of Sec.  Removed.
   203.61.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: at the end of the   Removed.
 Subpart F (table of contents and
 before Sec.   253.1.
Sec.   203.5...........................  Revised to reflect correct OMB
                                          control number.
Editorial Note: at the end of Sec.       Removed.
 203.45.
Sec.   203.45(e).......................  Added correct language from 73
                                          FR 69513 that did not get
                                          codified (public had
                                          opportunity to comment in both
                                          proposed and final
                                          rulemaking).
Sec.   203.82(d).......................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   210.20..........................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   250.108(b),.....................  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect.
Sec.   250.199(d)......................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   250.233(b)(2)...................  In the second column of the
                                          table, removed the word
                                          ``notify'' and added the word
                                          ``other'' in its place.
Sec.   250.441(b)......................  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect.
Sec.   250.510.........................  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must'', and the
                                          word ``which'' to ``that''.
Sec.   250.511.........................  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must'', and the
                                          word ``which'' to ``that''.
Sec.   250.515(b)......................  Removed the words, ``blind
                                          or'', in (b)(1-3). Removed
                                          (b)(5) since removing the
                                          words in (b)(1-3) corrected
                                          the regulation.
Sec.   250.515(c), (c)(1)..............  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must''.
Sec.   250.615(b)......................  Removed the words, ``blind
                                          or'', in (b)(1-3). Removed
                                          (b)(5) since removing the
                                          words in (b)(1-3) corrected
                                          the regulation.

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Sec.   250.615(c), (c)(1)..............  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must''.
Sec.   250.803(b)(5)(ii)...............  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must'', and the
                                          word ``which'' to ``that''.
Sec.   250.1604(f).....................  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must''.
Sec.   250.1605(h).....................  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must''.
Sec.   250.1610(d)(1)..................  Removed the date no longer in
                                          effect. Changed the word
                                          ``shall'' to ``must'', and the
                                          word ``which'' to ``that''.
Sec.   250.1613(b), (c), (d), (e)......  Removed paragraph (b) and the
                                          following undesignated
                                          paragraph no longer in effect.
                                          Redesignated paragraphs (c),
                                          (d), and (e) as paragraphs
                                          (b), (c), and (d).
Sec.   251.15(e).......................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   253.5(d)........................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   253.44..........................  Removed the section since the
                                          dates are no longer in effect.
                                          [RESERVED] the section number
                                          for future use.
Sec.   254.9(d)........................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   256.0(d)........................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   256.64(a)(9)....................  Removed the section since the
                                          date is no longer in effect.
Sec.   280.13(1).......................  Changed the Alaska Region
                                          address.
Sec.   280.80(e).......................  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
Sec.   291.1(e); 103; 106(a); 107(a)...  Amended the phrase ``Mail Stop
                                          4230'' to ``Mail Stop 5438''.
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Procedural Matters

Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Order (E.O.) 12866)

    This rule is not a significant rule as determined by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) and is not subject to review under E.O. 
12866.
    (1) This rule will not have an annual effect of $100 million or 
more on the economy because it only makes technical changes to existing 
regulations. It will not adversely affect in a material way the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or 
communities.
    (2) This rule will not create a serious inconsistency or otherwise 
interfere with action taken or planned by another agency. It will have 
no effect on any other agency.
    (3) This rule will not alter the budgetary effects of entitlements, 
grants, user fees or loan programs, or the rights or obligations of 
their recipients.
    (4) This rule will not raise novel legal or policy issues.

Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    The Department of the Interior certifies that this rule would not 
have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small 
entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) 
because it only makes technical changes to existing regulations.
    Your comments are important to us. 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 actions 
of MMS, call 1-888-734-3247. You may comment to the Small Business 
Administration without fear of retaliation. Allegations of 
discrimination/retaliation filed with the Small Business Administration 
will be investigated for appropriate action.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    The rule is not a major rule under the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.). This rule:
    a. Will not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or 
more.
    b. Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for 
consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government 
agencies, or geographic regions.
    c. Will not have significant adverse effects on competition, 
employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of 
U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    This proposed rule would not impose an unfunded mandate on State, 
local, or Tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100 
million per year. The proposed rule would not have a significant or 
unique effect on State, local, or Tribal governments or the private 
sector. A statement containing the information required by the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) is not required.

Takings Implication Assessment (E.O. 12630)

    Under the criteria in E.O. 12630, this proposed rule does not have 
significant takings implications. The proposed rule is not a 
governmental action capable of interference with constitutionally 
protected property rights. A Takings Implication Assessment is not 
required.

Federalism (E.O. 13132)

    Under the criteria in E.O. 13132, this proposed rule does not have 
federalism implications. This proposed rule would not substantially and 
directly affect the relationship between the Federal and State 
governments. To the extent that State and local governments have a role 
in OCS activities, this proposed rule would not affect that role. A 
Federalism Assessment is not required.

Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988)

    This rule complies with the requirements of E.O. 12988. 
Specifically, this rule:
    a. Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all 
regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be 
written to minimize litigation; and
    b. Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all 
regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal 
standards.

Consultation With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175)

    Under the criteria in E.O. 13175, we have evaluated this proposed 
rule and determined that it has no substantial

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effects on Federally recognized Indian Tribes. There are no Indian or 
Tribal lands in the OCS.

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    The rule does not contain any new information collection 
requirements subject to the PRA; therefore, it does not require a 
submittal to OMB for review and approval under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq). Any information collection burdens referenced in this 
rulemaking are already approved under various OMB Control Numbers. The 
PRA provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. 
Until OMB approves a collection of information and assigns a control 
number, you are not required to respond.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969

    This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly 
affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement 
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is not required 
because the rule is covered by a categorical exclusion. This rule is 
excluded from the requirement to prepare a detailed statement because 
it qualifies as a regulation of an administrative nature (for further 
information see 43 CFR 46.210(i)). We have also determined that the 
rule does not involve any of the extraordinary circumstances listed in 
43 CFR 46.215 that would require further analysis under the National 
Environmental Policy Act.

Data Quality Act

    In developing this rule, we did not conduct or use a study, 
experiment, or survey requiring peer review under the Data Quality Act 
(Pub. L. 106-554, app. C Sec.  515, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-153-154).

Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211)

    This rule is not a significant energy action under the definition 
in E.O. 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not required.

List of Subjects

30 CFR Part 203

    Oil and gas exploration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 210

    Oil and gas exploration, Public lands--mineral resources, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 250

    Administrative practice and procedure, Oil and gas exploration, 
Public lands--rights-of-way, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 251

    Public lands--mineral resources, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirement.

30 CFR Part 253

    Environmental protection, Investigations, Oil and gas exploration, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 254

    Oil and gas exploration, Public lands--minerals resources, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 256

    Administrative practice and procedure, Oil and gas exploration, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 280

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

30 CFR Part 291

    Oil and gas, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: September 2, 2009.
Ned Farquhar,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management.

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For the reasons stated above, MMS amends 30 CFR Parts 203, 210, 250, 
251, 253, 254, 256, 280, and 291 as follows:

PART 203--RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATES

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1. The authority citation for part 203 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 25 U.S.C. 396 et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 396a et seq.; 25 
U.S.C. 2101 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 351 et seq.; 
30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42 
U.S.C. 15903-15906; 43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.; 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.; 
and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

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2. Revise Sec.  203.5 to read as follows:


Sec.  203.5  What is MMS's authority to collect information?

    (a) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the 
information collection requirements in this part under 44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq., and assigned OMB Control Number 1010-0071. The title of this 
information collection is ``30 CFR part 203, Relief or Reduction in 
Royalty Rates.''
    (b) The MMS collects this information to make decisions on the 
economic viability of leases requesting a suspension or elimination of 
royalty or net profit share. Responses are required to obtain a benefit 
or are mandatory according to 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. The MMS will 
protect information considered proprietary under applicable law and 
under regulations at 30 CFR 203.63, ``How do I assess my chances for 
getting relief?'' and 250.197, ``Data and information to be made 
available to the public or for limited inspection.''
    (c) An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    (d) Send comments regarding any aspect of the collection of 
information under this part, including suggestions for reducing the 
burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Minerals 
Management Service, Mail Stop 5438, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20240.

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3. Revise Sec.  203.45(e), introductory text, to read as follows:


Sec.  203.45  If I drill a certified unsuccessful well, what royalty 
relief will my lease earn?

* * * * *
    (e) If the same wellbore that earns an RSS as a certified 
unsuccessful well later produces from a perforated interval the top of 
which is 15,000 feet TVD or deeper and becomes a qualified well, it 
will be subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *


Sec.  203.82  [Amended]

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4. In Sec.  203.82(d), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, in 
their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.

PART 210--FORMS AND REPORTS

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5. The authority citation for part 210 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 et seq.; 25 U.S.C. 396, 2107; 30 U.S.C. 
189, 190, 359, 1023, 1751(a); 31 U.S.C. 3716, 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334, 
1801 et seq.; and 44 U.S.C. 3506(a).


Sec.  210.20  [Amended]

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6. In Sec.  210.20, remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, in 
their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.

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

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

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701, 43 U.S.C. 1334.


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8. Revise Sec.  250.108(b) to read as follows:

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Sec.  250.108  What requirements must I follow for cranes and other 
material-handling equipment?

* * * * *
    (b) All cranes installed on fixed platforms must be equipped with a 
functional anti-two block device.
* * * * *


Sec.  250.199  [Amended]

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9. In Sec.  250.199(d), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, 
in their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.


Sec.  250.233  [Amended]

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10. In Sec.  250.233(b)(2), in the second column of the table remove 
the word ``notify'', and add, in its place, the word ``other''.

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11. Revise Sec.  250.441(b) to read as follows:


Sec.  250.441  What are the requirements for a surface BOP stack?

* * * * *
    (b) Your surface BOP stack must include at least four remote-
controlled, hydraulically operated BOPs consisting of an annular BOP, 
two BOPs equipped with pipe rams, and one BOP equipped with blind-shear 
rams. The blind-shear rams must be capable of shearing the drill pipe 
that is in the hole.
* * * * *

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12. Revise Sec.  250.510 to read as follows:


Sec.  250.510  Diesel engine air intakes.

    Diesel engine air intakes must be equipped with a device to shut 
down the diesel engine in the event of runaway. Diesel engines that are 
continuously attended must be equipped with either remote operated 
manual or automatic-shutdown devices. Diesel engines that are not 
continuously attended must be equipped with automatic-shutdown devices.

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13. Revise Sec.  250.511 to read as follows:


Sec.  250.511  Traveling-block safety device.

    All units being used for well-completion operations that have both 
a traveling block and a crown block must be equipped with a safety 
device that is designed to prevent the traveling block from striking 
the crown block. The device must be checked for proper operation weekly 
and after each drill-line slipping operation. The results of the 
operational check must be entered in the operations log.

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14. Amend Sec.  250.515 by:
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(a) Revising the table in paragraph (b);
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(b) Revising the introductory text of paragraph (c); and
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(c) Revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:


Sec.  250.515  Blowout prevention equipment.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

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               When                  The minimum BOP stack must include
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(1) The expected pressure is less   Three BOPs consisting of an annular,
 than 5,000 psi,.                    one set of pipe rams, and one set
                                     of blind-shear rams.
(2) The expected pressure is 5,000  Four BOPs consisting of an annular,
 psi or greater or you use           two sets of pipe rams, and one set
 multiple tubing strings,.           of blind-shear rams.
(3) You handle multiple tubing      Four BOPs consisting of an annular,
 strings simultaneously,.            one set of pipe rams, one set of
                                     dual pipe rams, and one set of
                                     blind-shear rams.
(4) You use a tapered drill         At least one set of pipe rams that
 string,.                            are capable of sealing around each
                                     size of drill string. If the
                                     expected pressure is greater than
                                     5,000 psi, then you must have at
                                     least two sets of pipe rams that
                                     are capable of sealing around the
                                     larger size drill string. You may
                                     substitute one set of variable bore
                                     rams for two sets of pipe rams.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     (c) The BOP systems for well completions must be equipped with the 
following:
    (1) A hydraulic-actuating system that provides sufficient 
accumulator capacity to supply 1.5 times the volume necessary to close 
all BOP equipment units with a minimum pressure of 200 psi above the 
precharge pressure without assistance from a charging system. 
Accumulator regulators supplied by rig air and without a secondary 
source of pneumatic supply, must be equipped with manual overrides, or 
alternately, other devices provided to ensure capability of hydraulic 
operations if rig air is lost.
* * * * *

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15. Amend Sec.  250.615 by:
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(a) Revising the table in paragraph (b);
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(b) Revising the introductory text of paragraph (c); and
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(c) Revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows:


Sec.  250.615  Blowout prevention equipment.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

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               When                  The minimum BOP stack must include
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(1) The expected pressure is less   Three BOPs consisting of an annular,
 than 5,000 psi,.                    one set of pipe rams, and one set
                                     of blind-shear rams.
(2) The expected pressure is 5,000  Four BOPs consisting of an annular,
 psi or greater or you use           two sets of pipe rams, and one set
 multiple tubing strings,.           of blind-shear rams.
(3) You handle multiple tubing      Four BOPs consisting of an annular,
 strings simultaneously,.            one set of pipe rams, one set of
                                     dual pipe rams, and one set of
                                     blind-shear rams.
(4) You use a tapered drill         At least one set of pipe rams that
 string,.                            are capable of sealing around each
                                     size of drill string. If the
                                     expected pressure is greater than
                                     5,000 psi, then you must have at
                                     least two sets of pipe rams that
                                     are capable of sealing around the
                                     larger size drill string. You may
                                     substitute one set of variable bore
                                     rams for two sets of pipe rams.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     (c) The BOP systems for well-workover operations with the tree 
removed must be equipped with the following:
    (1) A hydraulic-actuating system that provides sufficient 
accumulator capacity to supply 1.5 times the volume

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necessary to close all BOP equipment units with a minimum pressure of 
200 psi above the precharge pressure without assistance from a charging 
system. Accumulator regulators supplied by rig air and without a 
secondary source of pneumatic supply, must be equipped with manual 
overrides, or alternately, other devices provided to ensure capability 
of hydraulic operations if rig air is lost;
* * * * *

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16. Revise Sec.  250.803(b)(5)(ii) to read as follows:


Sec.  250.803  Additional production system requirements.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (5) * * *
    (ii) Diesel engine air intake. All diesel engine air intakes must 
be equipped with a device to shutdown the diesel engine in the event of 
runaway. Diesel engines that are continuously attended must be equipped 
with either remote operated manual or automatic shutdown devices. 
Diesel engines that are not continuously attended must be equipped with 
automatic shutdown devices.
* * * * *

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17. Revise Sec.  250.1604(f) to read as follows:


Sec.  250.1604  General requirements.

* * * * *
    (f) Traveling-block safety device. All drilling units being used 
for drilling, well-completion, or well-workover operations that have 
both a traveling block and a crown block must be equipped with a safety 
device that is designed to prevent the traveling block from striking 
the crown block. The device must be checked for proper operation weekly 
and after each drill-line slipping operation. The results of the 
operational check must be entered in the operations log.

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18. Revise Sec.  250.1605(h) to read as follows:


Sec.  250.1605  Drilling requirements.

* * * * *
    (h) Diesel-engine air intakes. Diesel-engine air intakes must be 
equipped with a device to shut down the diesel engine in the event of 
runaway. Diesel engines that are continuously attended must be equipped 
with either remote-operated manual or automatic-shutdown devices. 
Diesel engines that are not continuously attended must be equipped with 
automatic shutdown devices.

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19. Revise Sec.  250.1610(d)(1) to read as follows:


Sec.  250.1610  Blowout preventer systems and system components.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) An accumulator system that provides sufficient capacity to 
supply 1.5 times the volume necessary to close and hold closed all BOP 
equipment units with a minimum pressure of 200 psi above the precharge 
pressure, without assistance from a charging system. Accumulator 
regulators supplied by rig air that do not have a secondary source of 
pneumatic supply must be equipped with manual overrides or other 
devices alternately provided to ensure capability of hydraulic 
operations if rig air is lost.
* * * * *


Sec.  250.1613  [Amended]

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20. In Sec.  250.1613, remove paragraph (b) and the undesignated 
paragraph which follows it; and redesignate paragraphs (c), (d), and 
(e) as paragraphs (b), (c), and (d).

PART 251--GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL (G&G) EXPLORATIONS OF THE 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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21. The authority citation for part 251 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., 31 U.S.C. 9701.


Sec.  251.15  [Amended]

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22. In Sec.  251.15(e), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, 
in their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.

PART 253--OIL SPILL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY FOR OFFSHORE FACILITIES

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23. The authority citation for part 253 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2716, 28 U.S.C. 2461.


Sec.  253.5  [Amended]

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24. In Sec.  253.5(d), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, in 
their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.


Sec.  253.44  [Removed and Reserved]

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25. Remove and reserve Sec.  253.44.

PART 254--OIL SPILL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES LOCATED 
SEAWARD OF THE COAST LINE

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26. The authority citation for part 254 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321.


Sec.  254.9  [Amended]

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27. In Sec.  254.9(d), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, in 
their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.

PART 256--LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF

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28. The authority citation for part 256 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701, 42 U.S.C. 6213, and 43 U.S.C. 1334.


Sec.  256.0  [Amended]

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29. In Sec.  256.0(d), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, in 
their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.


Sec.  256.64  [Amended]

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30. In Sec.  256.64, remove paragraph (a)(9).

PART 280--PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR 
ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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31. The authority citation for part 280 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701, 43 U.S.C. 1334.


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32. Revise the table in Sec.  280.13 to read as follows:


Sec.  280.13  Where must I send my application or notification?

* * * * *

 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  For the OCS off the . . .                  Apply to . . .
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) State of Alaska..........  Regional Supervisor for Resource
                                Evaluation, Minerals Management Service,
                                Alaska OCS Region, 3801 Centerpoint
                                Drive, Suite 500, Anchorage, AK 99503.
(b) Atlantic Coast, Gulf of    Regional Supervisor for Resource
 Mexico, Puerto Rico, or U.S.   Evaluation, Minerals Management Service,
 territories in the Caribbean   Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, 1201 Elmwood
 Sea.                           Park Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70123.

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(c) States of California,      Regional Supervisor for Resource
 Oregon, Washington, Hawaii,    Evaluation, Minerals Management Service,
 or U.S. territories in the     Pacific OCS Region, 770 Paseo Camarillo,
 Pacific Ocean.                 Camarillo, CA 93010.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sec.  280.80  [Amended]

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33. In Sec.  280.80(e), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, 
in their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.

PART 291--OPEN AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY ACCESS TO OIL AND GAS 
PIPELINES UNDER THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT

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34. The authority citation for part 291 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701, 43 U.S.C. 1334.


Sec.  291.1  [Amended]

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35. In Sec.  291.1(e), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, in 
their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.


Sec.  291.103  [Amended]

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36. In Sec.  291.103 introductory text, remove the words ``Mail Stop 
4230,'' and add, in their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.


Sec.  291.106  [Amended]

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37. In Sec.  291.106(a), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, 
in their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.


Sec.  291.107  [Amended]

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38. In Sec.  291.107(a), remove the words ``Mail Stop 4230,'' and add, 
in their place, ``Mail Stop 5438,''.

[FR Doc. E9-22027 Filed 9-11-09; 8:45 am]
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