(a) The removal of any equipment from service may result in BOEM applying remedies, as provided in this part, when such equipment is necessary for implementing your approved plan. Such remedies may include an order from BOEM requiring you to replace or remove such equipment or facilities.

(b)

(1) You must report within 24 hours when equipment necessary for implementing your approved plan is removed from service for more than 12 hours. If you provide an oral notification, you must submit a written confirmation of this notice within 3 business days, as required by §585.105(c);

(2) You do not have to report removing equipment necessary for implementing your plan if the removal is part of planned maintenance or repair activities; and

(3) You must notify BOEM when you return the equipment to service.