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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.

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.

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.