2024-24783: Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates; Correction

1. Under the heading ``How must barrier systems be used (Sec.

250.207)'', which begins near the bottom of the third column on page 71087, the text under the subheading ``Summary of Final Rule Revisions'', which begins near the top of the first column on page 71088, is corrected to read: BSEE received and considered a comment regarding proposed Sec. 250.207 and includes the proposed language in the final rule without change. Summary of Comment: A commenter expressed concerns with the applicability of this section to existing blowout preventer barrier system requirements and asked if new and [[Page 85051]] unusual technology can be a barrier. The commenter also suggested that BSEE include capabilities for one specific type of barrier that can shear and seal pipe used for certain well operations. Response: As discussed in this section and other sections of the final rule preamble, this section would not alter or impact any existing regulations (see summary of proposed rule revisions for this section). BSEE also stated that the New or Unusual Technology Barrier Equipment Conceptual Plan requirements apply to new or unusual technology ``that is identified'' as barrier equipment (see final rule preamble section III for Sec. 250.201). Operators that use new or unusual technology identified as a barrier must comply with the applicable requirements of this final rule (e.g., see Sec. Sec. 250.201, 250.207, and 250.229). BSEE disagrees that changes to this section are necessary. This section does not identify any specific types of barriers, and BSEE's intent is not to limit the use of new or unusual technology by including specific operating capabilities that may not be applicable to all barriers (see final rule preamble section III for Sec. 250.206). This action by the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary is taken pursuant to an existing delegation of authority. Steven H. Feldgus, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management. [FR Doc. 2024-24783 Filed 10-24-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P