30 C.F.R. § 250.1740 How must I verify that the site of a permanently plugged well, removed platform, or other removed facility is clear of obstructions?
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
Within 60 days after you permanently plug a well or remove a platform or other facility, you must verify that the site is clear of obstructions by using one of the following methods: (a) For a well site, you must either: (1) Drag a trawl over the site; (2) Scan across the location using sonar equipment; (3) Inspect the site using a diver; (4) Videotape the site using a camera on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV); or (5) Use another method approved by the District Manager if the particular site conditions warrant. (b) For a platform or other facility site in water depths less than 300 feet, you must drag a trawl over the site. (c) For a platform or other facility site in water depths 300 feet or more, you must either: (1) Drag a trawl over the site; (2) Scan across the site using sonar equipment; or (3) Use another method approved by the Regional Supervisor if the particular site conditions warrant. [67 FR 35406, May 17, 2002; 67 FR 66049, Oct. 30, 2002]
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 250—OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
Subpart Q—Decommissioning Activities
Site Clearance for Wells, Platforms, and Other Facilities
§ 250.1740 How must I verify that the site of a permanently plugged well, removed platform, or other removed facility is clear of obstructions?
