30 CFR § 550.120
What standards will BOEM use to regulate leases, rights-of-use and easement, and rights-of-way?
July 29, 2020
BOEM will regulate all activities under a lease, a right-of-use and easement, or a right-of-way to:
(a) Promote the orderly exploration, development, and production of mineral resources;
(b) Prevent injury or loss of life;
(c) Prevent damage to or waste of any natural resource, property, or the environment; and
(d) Ensure cooperation and consultation with affected States, local governments, other interested parties, and relevant Federal agencies.
[81 FR 18152, Mar. 30, 2016]