30 CFR 580.29 - Will BOEM monitor the environmental effects of my activity?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

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

View all text of Subpart C [§ 580.20 - § 580.34]

§ 580.29 - Will BOEM monitor the environmental effects of my activity?

We will evaluate the potential of proposed prospecting or scientific research activities for adverse impact on the environment to determine the need for mitigation measures.

authority: Section 104, Public Law 97-451, 96 Stat. 2451 (30 U.S.C. 1714), Public Law 109-432, Div C, Title I, 120 Stat. 3000; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1334; 33 U.S.C. 2704,2716; E.O. 12777, as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1331

source: 76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 580.29