# 30 C.F.R. § 551.3 (2026): Authority and applicability of this part

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## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 551.3 (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 V: BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 551: GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL (G&G) EXPLORATIONS OF THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / § 551.3: § 551.3   Authority and applicability of this part.

## Text

BOEM 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 250 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. § 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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