Federal Register #2026-11648

BSEE Final Rule: Incorporation of Industry Standards for OCS Oil, Gas, and Sulfur Operations

This final rule from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) updates federal regulations for oil, gas, and sulfur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS): - Incorporates by reference 23 new and 40 updated industry standards - Standards developed by: American Petroleum Institute (API), American Gas Association (AGA), GPA Midstream Association (GPA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Standards address: - Production measurement technologies - Safety design factors and integrity management - Offshore structures, bolting, metallurgy, and well workover procedures - Ensures federal regulations reflect current industry best practices and safety requirements - No specific products or services are being procured; the rule mandates compliance with these standards for regulated entities - Regulated entities must update their operations to align with the referenced standards

Description

The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), is finalizing a rule to incorporate by reference a collection of industry standards related to production measurement and safety for oil, gas, and sulfur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This update provides industry with current standards for measuring production volumes and enhancing safety, reducing measurement uncertainties, and updating safety minimum standards. The rule incorporates 23 new standards and updates 40 existing standards developed by industry organizations such as API, AGA, GPA, and ASME. The rule is effective August 10, 2026.

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