Regulations
BSEE's regulatory oversight of offshore oil and gas operators and activities include both preparations for hurricanes, tropical storms, and severe weather, and reporting requirements if such weather events move through an area of the Outer Continental Shelf. Current requirements (Code of Federal Regulations, CFR) and guidelines (Notices to Lessees, NTL) can be found at the links below. Please note the addition of supporting documentation containing Updated Contacts for Hurricane-related NTLs.
- 30 CFR 250.192: Reports and Statistics Submissions related to Hurricane
- 30 CFR 250.417: Use of a Mobile Offshore Unit (MODU)
- 30 CFR 250.901: Industry Standards for Platforms
- 30 CFR 250.919: In-service Inspection Requirements
- Global Positioning Systems for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units issued March 19, 2013: NTL 2013-G01
- Hurricane and Tropical Storm Effects Reports issued July 27, 2015: NTL 2015-G02. Updated Contacts for Hurricane-related NTLs
- Post-Hurricane Inspection and Reporting issued September 1, 2009: NTL 2009-G30. Updated Contacts for Hurricane-related NTLs
- Guidelines for Jack-up Drilling Rig Fitness Requirements for Hurricane Season issued June 1, 2009: NTL 2009-G10. Updated Contacts for Hurricane-related NTLs
- Guidelines for Tie-Downs on OCS Production Platforms for Upcoming Hurricane Seasons issued May 20, 2009: NTL 2009-G13. Updated Contacts for Hurricane-related NTLs
- Guidelines for Moored Drilling Rig Fitness Requirements for Hurricane Season issued June 1, 2008: NTL 2008-G09 Updated Contacts for Hurricane-related NTLs
- Design of New OCS Platforms and Related Structures for Hurricane Conditions issued December 15, 2007: NTL 2007-G26. Updated Contacts for Hurricane-related NTLs