250.1704—When must I submit decommissioning applications and reports?
You must submit decommissioning applications and receive approval and submit subsequent reports according to the table in this section.
| Decommissioning applications and reports | When to submit | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Initial platform removal application [not required in the Gulf of Mexico OCS Region] | In the Pacific OCS Region or Alaska OCS Region, submit the application to the Regional Supervisor at least 2 years before production is projected to cease | Include information required under § 250.1726 . |
| (b) Final removal application for a platform or other facility | Before removing a platform or other facility in the Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, or not more than 2 years after the submittal of an initial platform removal application to the Pacific OCS Region and the Alaska OCS Region | Include information required under § 250.1727 . |
| (c) Post-removal report for a platform or other facility | Within 30 days after you remove a platform or other facility | Include information required under § 250.1729 . |
| (d) Pipeline decommissioning application | Before you decommission a pipeline | Include information required under § 250.1751(a) or § 250.1752(a) , as applicable. |
| (e) Post-pipeline decommissioning report | Within 30 days after you decommission a pipeline | Include information required under § 250.1753 . |
| (f) Site clearance report for a platform or other facility | Within 30 days after you complete site clearance verification activities | Include information required under § 250.1743(b) . |
| (g) Form MMS-124, Application for Permit to Modify (APM). The submission of your APM must be accompanied by payment of the service fee listed in § 250.125 | (1) Before you temporarily abandon or permanently plug a well or zone(2) Within 30 days after you plug a well * * * | Include information required under §§ 250.1712 and 250.1721 .Include information required under § 250.1717 . |
| (3) Before you install a subsea protective device | Refer to § 250.1722(a) . | |
| (4) Within 30 days after you complete a protective device trawl test | Include information required under § 250.1722(d) . | |
| (5) Before you remove any casing stub or mud line suspension equipment and any subsea protective device | Refer to § 250.1723 . | |
| (6) Within 30 days after you complete site clearance verification activities | Include information required under § 250.1743(a) . |