30 CFR § 285.636 - What notices must I provide BSEE following approval of my COP?

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title: "30 CFR § 285.636 - What notices must I provide BSEE following approval of my COP?"
title_number: 30
title_name: "Mineral Resources"
section_number: "285.636"
section_name: "What notices must I provide BSEE following approval of my COP?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "OFFSHORE"
part_number: "285"
part_name: "RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
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authority: "43 U.S.C. 1331"
regulatory_source: "88 FR 6413, Jan. 31, 2023, unless otherwise noted."
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# 285.636 What notices must I provide BSEE following approval of my COP?

You must notify BSEE in writing of the following events, within the time periods provided:

(a) No later than 30 days after commencing activities associated with the placement of facilities on the lease area under a Fabrication and Installation Report.

(b) No later than 30 days after completion of construction and installation activities under a Fabrication and Installation Report.

(c) At least 7 days before commencing commercial operations.