30 CFR 250.408 - May I use alternative procedures or equipment during drilling operations?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Jan 27, 2026

View all text of Subpart D [§ 250.400 - § 250.490]

§ 250.408 - May I use alternative procedures or equipment during drilling operations?

You may use alternative procedures or equipment during drilling operations after receiving approval from the District Manager. You must identify and discuss your proposed alternative procedures or equipment in your Application for Permit to Drill (APD) (Form BSEE-0123) (see § 250.414(h)). Procedures for obtaining approval are described in § 250.141 of this part.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751,31.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 250.408