U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Sep 16, 2025
For the purpose of this subpart:
Arrives on the OCS means when a vessel enters any OCS block area to commence operations for which it has submitted a Notice of Arrival under § 146.405(b)(2).
OCS block area means the names given by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, (BOEM) to define the OCS areas used to facilitate management or leasing on the OCS.