Notices to Lessees and Operators

DOI and BSEE have developed additional safely requirements in the form of Notices to Lessees and Operators or NTLs, which, for example, require corporate-level affirmation of operator compliance (NTf io) and operator demonstration that it is prepared to deal with a blowout and worst-case discharge (NTL-06). A DOI official has also promised that BSEE s regulatory reach will he extended to include application of SEMS to contractors without detracting from the principle of holding operators fully responsible for contractor performance. Thus, step hy step, DOI and BSEE are trying to address the root causes of the Macondo accident, remedy deficiencies in the prior MMS approach, and thereby improve key aspects of industrial safety performance. 

BSEE issues Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs) as a means of providing guidance. The NTLs are included in the subpart information. The agency states the following about NTLs ... 

Plats prerequisite to introducing liquids or waste into wells preparation and contents notice and information furnished to coal operators, owners or lessees and director issuance of permits performance bonds or security in lieu thereof. 22-6-23. Plugging, abandonment and reclamation of well notice of intention bonds aflB-davit showing time and manner. Find them here www.dep.wv. gov/oil-and-gas/Resources/ Regulations/Pages/default.aspx... 

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