BSEEFinal Rule
Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf: Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment
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Summary
This regulation updates the financial penalties that oil and gas companies must pay when they violate federal safety and environmental rules for offshore drilling operations. The penalties are being increased to keep pace with inflation and ensure that companies take safety requirements seriously.
Key Points
- 1The federal government is raising the maximum fines that oil and gas companies can be charged for breaking offshore drilling safety rules
- 2These penalty increases are tied to inflation, meaning they adjust automatically each year to maintain their real value
- 3The regulation applies to companies operating oil, gas, and sulfur drilling operations in U.S. ocean waters on the Outer Continental Shelf
- 4Higher penalties are intended to encourage oil and gas companies to follow safety and environmental rules more carefully
- 5The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) issued this rule to ensure punishments for violations remain meaningful over time
Key Dates
Published
September 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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