Revised Well Control Rule - Related Information

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BSEE Sustains Safety and Environmental Protection while Reducing Regulatory Burden

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) – incorporating industry innovation, best science, and best practices – is proposing to update regulations covering offshore oil and gas drilling operations to improve reliability, safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship, and reduce unnecessary burdens on operators.

4/27/2018

Proposed Well Control Rule Revisions Fact Sheet

BSEE proposes the following revisions to the well control rule in response to the President’s Executive Order to review existing regulations that potentially burden the development or use of domestically produced energy resources.

4/27/2018

Public Forum on Well Control and Blowout Preventer Rule

BSEE held a public forum on September 20, 2017, in Houston, TX. More than 110 participants attended and provided comments and suggestions. Presentations and further information is avialble here

8/17/2016