# Hydrogen Sulfide Requirements for Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf
> **Bureau of Ocean Energy Management** · Final rule. · Published 1997-01-27 · Effective 1997-03-28 · 62 FR 3793
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-1465
- **Category:** offshore-energy
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 3793
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 250
- **Publication date:** 1997-01-27
- **Effective date:** 1997-03-28
## Abstract

This rule revises requirements for preventing hydrogen sulfide (H<INF>2S) releases, detecting and monitoring H<INF>2S and sulphur dioxide (SO<INF>2), protecting personnel, providing visual and audible warnings, and training personnel. The rule also establishes requirements for H<INF>2S flaring. The revisions are necessary to keep up with current practices and technologies, and to enhance personnel safety and environmental protection.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/01/27/97-1465/hydrogen-sulfide-requirements-for-operations-in-the-outer-continental-shelf)
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