BSEE

BSEE Offshore Downhole Commingling Regulations Update

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is issuing a direct final rule to revise offshore downhole commingling regulations. These updates ensure consistency with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) and clarify how BSEE will apply OBBB standards when reviewing commingling requests.

BSEE Notice on Decommissioning Activities Information Collection

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the renewal of an information collection related to decommissioning activities. The comment period closes on November 24, 2025.

BSEE Notice on Information Collection Renewal

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, utility, and clarity of the collection, as well as methods to minimize respondent burden.

Proposed Revisions to Oil and Gas Well Control Rule

The Department of the Interior, through BSEE, is proposing revisions to the 2023 well control rule for oil and gas operations. The proposed changes aim to clarify reporting and recordkeeping requirements, reduce duplicative submissions, and enhance clarity for BSEE review. Public comments are due by March 25, 2026.

Initial Regulatory Impact Analysis for RIN 1014-AA63

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has posted an Initial Regulatory Impact Analysis (IRIA) for RIN 1014-AA63. This document provides an economic analysis related to potential regulatory changes.

Agency Information Collection Activities for Oil and Gas Well-Workover Operations

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a notice regarding agency information collection activities for oil and gas well-workover operations. This notice seeks public comment on the collection of information under OMB Control Number 1014-0001.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Decommissioning Activities

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities related to decommissioning. This notice is part of the standard information collection clearance process under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Application for Permit to Modify

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a notice regarding agency information collection activities related to the Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and supporting documentation. This notice is part of the standard information collection review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Oil and Gas Outer Continental Shelf Blowout Preventer Rule Revisions

The Safety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau (BSEE) has issued a proposed rule revising the 2023 Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Rule for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. The comment period for this proposed rule closes on March 25, 2026.

Offshore Downhole Commingling Regulatory Updates

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has published updates to its regulations concerning offshore downhole commingling. These updates are effective March 2, 2026, and are codified under 30 CFR 250.