23 Jul 2025
⚖️Updated Bonding Requirements for Civil Penalty Appeals
Bonding Requirements When Filing an Appeal of a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Civil Penalty; Corrections
Summary
On November 14, 2024, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) published final rules that amended appeal rights. Some of the language from the appeal rights section was inadvertently erased. This document corrects the final regulations.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Safety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation outlines amended bonding requirements for appealing civil penalties related to safety and environmental enforcement, directly affecting compliance for businesses in the oil and gas industry. Owners must understand new surety bond procedures or lease-related bond usage to minimize financial penalties.
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