30 CFR §556.404

1. (a)You must notify BOEM if you know that you or your principals are excluded, disqualified, have been convicted or are indicted of a crime as described in 2 CFR part 180, subpart C. You must make this notification before you sign a lease, sublease, or an assignment of record title interest or operating rights interest, or become a lease or unit operator. This paragraph does not apply if you have previously provided a statement disclosing this information, and you have received an exception from the Department, as described in 2 CFR 180.135 and 2 CFR 1400.137.
2. (b)If you wish to enter into a covered transaction with another person at a lower tier, as described in 2 CFR 180.200, you must first:
   1. (1)Verify that the person is not excluded or disqualified under 2 CFR part 180; and
   2. (2)Require the person to:
      1. (i)Comply with 2 CFR part 180, subpart C; and
      2. (ii)Include the obligation to comply with 2 CFR part 180, subpart C in its contracts and other transactions.
3. (c)After you enter into a covered transaction, you must immediately notify BOEM in writing if you learn that:
   1. (1)You failed to disclose pertinent information earlier; or
   2. (2)Due to changed circumstances, you or your principals now meet any of the criteria in 2 CFR 180.800.