# 43 CFR § 3170.4: Prohibitions against by-pass and tampering

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 3170.4
- **Heading:** Prohibitions against by-pass and tampering
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) > PART 3170—ONSHORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION > Subpart 3170—Onshore Oil and Gas Production: General

## Text

(a) All by-passes are prohibited.
(b) Tampering with any measurement device, component of a measurement device, or measurement process is prohibited.
(c) Any by-pass or tampering with a measurement device, component of a measurement device, or measurement process may, together with any other remedies provided by law, result in an assessment of civil penalties for knowingly or willfully:
(1) Taking, removing, transporting, using, or diverting oil or gas from a lease site without valid legal authority under 30 U.S.C. 1719(d)(2) and 43 CFR 3163.2(f)(2); or
(2) Preparing, maintaining, or submitting false, inaccurate, or misleading reports, records, or information under 30 U.S.C. 1719(d)(1) and 43 CFR 3163.2(f)(1).

## Nearby sections

- [43 CFR § 3170.1 § 3170.1 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3170.2 § 3170.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.2.md)
- [43 CFR § 3170.3 § 3170.3 Definitions and acronyms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3170.4 § 3170.4 Prohibitions against by-pass and tampering.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.4.md)
- [43 CFR § 3170.6 § 3170.6 Variances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.6.md)
- [43 CFR § 3170.7 § 3170.7 Required recordkeeping, records retention, and records submission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.7.md)
- [43 CFR § 3170.8 § 3170.8 Appeal procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.8.md)
- [43 CFR § 3170.9 § 3170.9 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3170.9.md)
- [43 CFR § 3171.1 § 3171.1 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3171.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 3171.2 § 3171.2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3171.2.md)
- [43 CFR § 3171.3 § 3171.3 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3171.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 3171.4 § 3171.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3171.4.md)
- [43 CFR § 3171.5 § 3171.5 Application for Permit to Drill (APD).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3171.5.md)
- [43 CFR § 3171.6 § 3171.6 Components of a complete APD package.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-3171.6.md)

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