# 30 C.F.R. § 550.102 (2026): What does this part do? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_102 ## Section - **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 550.102 (2026) - **Heading:** What does this part do? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 30 CFR: Mineral Resources / Chapter V: BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 550: OIL AND GAS AND SULFUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / Subpart A: General / § 550.102: § 550.102 What does this part do? ## Text (a) This part contains the regulations of the BOEM Offshore program that govern oil, gas, and sulfur exploration, development, and production operations on the OCS. When you conduct operations on the OCS, you must submit requests, applications, and notices, or provide supplemental information for BOEM approval. (b) The following table of general references shows where to look for information about these processes. Table—Where To Find Information for Conducting Operations For information about Refer to (1) Applications for permit to drill 30 CFR 250, subpart D. (2) Development and Production Plans (DPP) 30 CFR 550, subpart B. (3) Downhole commingling 30 CFR 250, subpart K. (4) Exploration Plans (EP) 30 CFR 550, subpart B. (5) Flaring 30 CFR 250, subpart K. (6) Gas measurement 30 CFR 250, subpart L. (7) Off-lease geological and geophysical permits 30 CFR 551. (8) Oil spill financial responsibility coverage 30 CFR 553. (9) Oil and gas production safety systems 30 CFR 250, subpart H. (10) Oil spill response plans 30 CFR 254. (11) Oil and gas well-completion operations 30 CFR 250, subpart E. (12) Oil and gas well-workover operations 30 CFR 250, subpart F. (13) Decommissioning Activities 30 CFR 250, subpart Q. (14) Platforms and structures 30 CFR 250, subpart I. (15) Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way 30 CFR 250, subpart J and 30 CFR 550, subpart J. (16) Sulfur operations 30 CFR 250, subpart P. (17) Training 30 CFR 250, subpart O. (18) Unitization 30 CFR 250, subpart M. [76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, as amended at 89 FR 31585, Apr. 24, 2024] ## Nearby sections - [30 C.F.R. § 550.101 (2026) § 550.101 Authority and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_101.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.102 (2026) § 550.102 What does this part do?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_102.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.103 (2026) § 550.103 Where can I find more information about the requirements in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_103.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.104 (2026) § 550.104 How may I appeal a decision made under BOEM regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_104.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.105 (2026) § 550.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_105.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.115 (2026) § 550.115 How do I determine well producibility?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_115.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.116 (2026) § 550.116 How do I determine producibility if my well is in the Gulf of America?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_116.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.117 (2026) § 550.117 How does a determination of well producibility affect royalty status?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_117.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.119 (2026) § 550.119 Will BOEM approve subsurface gas storage?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_119.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.120 (2026) § 550.120 What standards will BOEM use to regulate leases, rights-of-use and easement, and rights-of-way?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_120.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.121 (2026) § 550.121 What must I do to protect health, safety, property, and the environment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_121.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.122 (2026) § 550.122 What effect does subsurface storage have on the lease term?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_122.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.123 (2026) § 550.123 Will BOEM allow gas storage on unleased lands?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_123.md) - [30 C.F.R. § 550.125 (2026) § 550.125 Service fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_125.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P550_S550_102. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.