# 30 C.F.R. § 556.515 (2026): May a person be exempted from joint bidding restrictions?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_515

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 556.515 (2026)
- **Heading:** May a person be exempted from joint bidding restrictions?
- **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 556: LEASING OF SULFUR OR OIL AND GAS AND FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / Subpart E: Issuance of a Lease / § 556.515: § 556.515   May a person be exempted from joint bidding restrictions?

## Text

BOEM may exempt you from some or all of the reporting requirements listed in § 556.513, and/or some or all of the joint bidding restrictions listed in §§ 556.511 and/or 556.512(a), (b), and/or (c), if, after opportunity for a hearing, BOEM determines that the extremely high costs in an area will preclude exploration and development without an exemption.

## Nearby sections

- [30 C.F.R. § 556.500 (2026) § 556.500   Once qualified, how do I submit a bid?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_500.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.501 (2026) § 556.501   What information do I need to submit with my bid?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_501.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.511 (2026) § 556.511   Are there restrictions on bidding with others and do those restrictions affect my ability to bid?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_511.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.512 (2026) § 556.512   What bids may be disqualified?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_512.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.513 (2026) § 556.513   When must I file a statement of production?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_513.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.514 (2026) § 556.514   How do I determine my production for purposes of the restricted joint bidders list?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_514.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.515 (2026) § 556.515   May a person be exempted from joint bidding restrictions?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_515.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.516 (2026) § 556.516   What does BOEM do with my bid?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_516.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.517 (2026) § 556.517   What may I do if my high bid is rejected?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_517.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.520 (2026) § 556.520   What happens if I am the successful high bidder and BOEM accepts my bid?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_520.md)
- [30 C.F.R. § 556.521 (2026) § 556.521   When is my lease effective?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T30_P556_S556_521.md)
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