# Revisions to Subpart A-General; Subpart I-Platforms and Structures; and Subpart J-Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way
> **Bureau of Land Management** · Final rule. · Published 2008-10-30 · Effective 2008-12-01 · 73 FR 64541
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-25720
- **Category:** oil-gas-leasing
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Land Management
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 64541
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 250
- **Publication date:** 2008-10-30
- **Effective date:** 2008-12-01
- **Interior docket:** Docket ID MMS-2008-OMM-0001
## Abstract

The MMS is amending its regulations to require lessees, lease operators, and pipeline right-of-way holders to submit a report if a facility or pipeline is damaged by a hurricane or other natural phenomena. The final rule also requires operators to provide assessment information on the structural integrity of Outer Continental Shelf platforms; information on the use of unbonded flexible pipe for pipelines; and additional information when installing pipeline risers on floating platforms. The rule also incorporates an industry-developed standard concerning the in-service inspection of mooring hardware for floating drilling units. These changes will allow MMS to better regulate the safety of the oil and gas infrastructure, and to promptly assess damage resulting from hurricanes or other natural phenomena.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/10/30/E8-25720/revisions-to-subpart-a-general-subpart-i-platforms-and-structures-and-subpart-j-pipelines-and)
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