# 30 C.F.R. § 251.3 (2026): Authority and applicability of this part

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## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 251.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority and applicability of this part
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 30 CFR: Mineral Resources / Chapter II: BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 251: GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL (G&G) EXPLORATIONS OF THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / § 251.3: § 251.3   Authority and applicability of this part.

## Text

BSEE authorizes you to conduct exploration or scientific research activities under this part in accordance with the Act, the regulations in this part, orders of the Director/Regional Director, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and amendments.
(a) This part does not apply to G&G exploration conducted by or on behalf of the lessee on a lease in the OCS. Refer to 30 CFR part 550 if you plan to conduct G&G activities related to oil, gas, or sulphur under terms of a lease.
(b) Federal agencies are exempt from the regulations in this part.
(c) G&G exploration or G&G scientific research related to minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur is covered by regulations at 30 CFR part 580.

## Nearby sections

- [30 C.F.R. § 251.1 (2026) § 251.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P251_S251_1.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 251.3 (2026) § 251.3   Authority and applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P251_S251_3.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 251.7 (2026) § 251.7   Test drilling activities under a permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P251_S251_7.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 251.15 (2026) § 251.15   Authority for information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P251_S251_15.md)

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