§ 550.1400 How does BOEM begin the civil penalty process?

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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 N: Outer Continental Shelf Civil Penalties › § 550.1400: § 550.1400 How does BOEM begin the civil penalty process?

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This subpart explains BOEM's civil penalty procedures whenever a lessee, operator or other person engaged in oil, gas, sulphur or other minerals operations in the OCS has a violation. Whenever BOEM determines, on the basis of available evidence, that a violation occurred and a civil penalty review is appropriate, it will prepare a case file. BOEM will appoint a Reviewing Officer.

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