30 CFR § 580.51 - What types of geophysical data and information must I submit to BOEM?
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t30/s580.51
Currency
2026-04-05
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No
Updated
2026-04-05
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior
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Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; E.O. 12777, as... Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704, 2716; E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331 43 U.S.C. 1337.
# 580.51 What types of geophysical data and information must I submit to BOEM?Unless the Regional Director specifies otherwise, you must include:(a) An accurate and complete record of each geophysical survey conducted under the permit, including digital navigational data and final location maps;(b) All seismic data collected under a permit presented in a format and of a quality suitable for processing;(c) Processed geophysical information derived from seismic data with extraneous signals and interference removed, presented in a quality format suitable for interpretive evaluation, reflecting state-of-the-art processing techniques; and(d) Other geophysical data, processed geophysical information, and interpreted geophysical information including, but not limited to, shallow and deep subbottom profiles, bathymetry, sidescan sonar, gravity and magnetic surveys, and special studies such as refraction and velocity surveys.