# 30 C.F.R. § 551.10 (2026): Penalties and appeals

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 551.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties and appeals
- **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 551: GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL (G&G) EXPLORATIONS OF THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / § 551.10: § 551.10   Penalties and appeals.

## Text

(a)
Penalties for noncompliance under a permit issued by BOEM.
You are subject to the penalty provisions of:
(1) Section 24 of the Act (43 U.S.C. 1350); and
(2) The procedures contained in 30 CFR part 550, subpart N, for noncompliance with:
(i) Any provision of the Act;
(ii) Any provision of a G&G or drilling permit; or
(iii) Any regulation or order issued under the Act.
(b)
Penalties under other laws and regulations.
The penalties prescribed in this section are in addition to any other penalty imposed by any other law or regulation.
(c)
Procedures to appeal orders or decisions BOEM issues.
See 30 CFR part 590 for instructions on how to appeal any order or decision that we issue under this part.

## Nearby sections

- [30 C.F.R. § 551.1 (2026) § 551.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_1.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.2 (2026) § 551.2   Purpose of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_2.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.3 (2026) § 551.3   Authority and applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_3.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.4 (2026) § 551.4   Types of G&G activities that require permits or Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_4.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.5 (2026) § 551.5   Applying for permits or filing Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_5.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.6 (2026) § 551.6   Obligations and rights under a permit or a Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_6.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.7 (2026) § 551.7   Test drilling activities under a permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_7.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.8 (2026) § 551.8   Inspection and reporting requirements for activities under a permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_8.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.9 (2026) § 551.9   Temporarily stopping, canceling, or relinquishing activities approved under a permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_9.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.10 (2026) § 551.10   Penalties and appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_10.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.11 (2026) § 551.11   Submission, inspection, and selection of geological data and information collected under a permit and processed by permittees or third parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_11.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.12 (2026) § 551.12   Submission, inspection, and selection of geophysical data and information collected under a permit and processed by permittees or third parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_12.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.13 (2026) § 551.13   Reimbursement for the costs of reproducing data and information and certain processing costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_13.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 551.14 (2026) § 551.14   Protecting and disclosing data and information submitted to BOEM under a permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P551_S551_14.md)

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