Energy & environment · 14/10/2010

Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement is implementing safety measures for oil and gas exploration and development on the Outer Continental Shelf, as recommended in a report from May 27, 2010, following the Deepwater Horizon event on April 20, 2010. The measures include regulations on well control, recordkeeping, and unplanned disconnects to improve safety in the industry.