U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

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§ 250.1600 - Performance standard.
Link to an amendment published at 90 FR 36109, Aug. 1, 2025.

Operations to discover, develop, and produce sulphur in the OCS shall be in accordance with a BOEM-approved Exploration Plan or Development and Production Plan and shall be conducted in a manner to protect against harm or damage to life (including fish and other aquatic life), property, natural resources of the OCS including any mineral deposits (in areas leased or not leased), the National security or defense, and the marine, coastal, or human environment.