BSEEFinal Rule
Bonding Requirements When Filing an Appeal of a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Civil Penalty; Corrections
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Summary
This regulation updates the rules for companies that want to appeal safety penalties from federal offshore drilling inspectors. It clarifies how much money companies must set aside (post as a bond) while their appeal is being reviewed to ensure they can pay the penalty if they lose.
Key Points
- 1Companies that receive safety violations from federal offshore drilling regulators can appeal, but must post a financial bond while waiting for their appeal to be decided
- 2The regulation corrects and clarifies previous rules about how much money must be bonded and under what conditions
- 3This affects oil and gas companies operating in federal waters who have been cited for safety or environmental violations
- 4The bond requirement ensures that companies won't disappear or lack funds to pay penalties if their appeal is rejected
- 5This is a correction to existing rules rather than a completely new regulation
Key Dates
Published
July 23, 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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