MMS Amends Oil and Gas Production Regulations

Summary

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has rewritten the regulations for oil and natural gas production in the Outer Continental Shelf, easing restrictions on production rates and reducing flaring and venting of natural gas.

Original source language: Federal Register — Interior DepartmentOpen original release →

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