1014-AA39 201810 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1014 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE 1000 Department of the Interior DOI Revisions to the Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Rule

This rulemaking would revise the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regulations published in the 2016 final rule entitled "Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control," 81 FR 25888 (April 29, 2016), for drilling, workover, completion and decommissioning operations.  In accordance with section 4 of Secretary’s Order 3350 (America-First Offshore Energy Strategy), Executive Order (E.O.) 13783 (Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth), and section 7 of E.O. 13795 (Implementing an America-First Offshore Energy Strategy), BSEE reviewed the 2016 final rule, considered stakeholder input on that rule, and has proposed revisions to reduce unnecessary burdens while ensuring that operations are conducted safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.     

]]> Economically Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage Yes No Deregulatory 30 CFR 250 43 U.S.C. 1331 to 1356a No NPRM 05/11/2018 83 FR 22128 NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/05/2018 83 FR 31343 NPRM Comment Period End 07/10/2018 NPRM Comment Period Extended End 08/06/2018 83 FR 31343 Final Action 12/00/2018 Yes Businesses None No Yes No Lakeisha Harrison Chief, Regulations and Standards Branch 1014 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE 703 787-1552 703 787-1555 lakeisha.harrison@bsee.gov 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling VA 20166