§ 280.25. When may BSEE require me to stop activities under this part?
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/us/cfr/t30/s§ 280.25·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)We may temporarily stop prospecting or scientific research activities under a permit when the Regional Director determines that:
(1)Activities pose a threat of serious, irreparable, or immediate harm. This includes damage to life (including fish and other aquatic life), property, and any minerals (in areas leased or not leased), to the marine, coastal, or human environment, or to an archaeological resource;
(2)You failed to comply with any applicable law, regulation, order or provision of the permit. This would include the required submission of reports, well records or logs, and G data and information within the time specified; or
(3)Stopping the activities is in the interest of National security or defense.
(b)The Regional Director will advise you either orally or in writing of the procedures to temporarily stop activities. We will confirm an oral notification in writing and deliver all written notifications by courier or certified/registered mail. You must stop all activities under a permit as soon as you receive an oral or written notification. \[76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, as amended at 81 FR 36153, June 6, 2016\]