[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 43, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 43CFR3162.5-3]



[Page 437]

 

                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR

 

    CHAPTER II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 3160_ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

   Subpart 3162_Requirements for Operating Rights Owners and Operators

 

Sec.  3162.5-3  Safety precautions.



    The operator shall perform operations and maintain equipment in a 

safe and workmanlike manner. The operator shall take all precautions 

necessary to provide adequate protection for the health and safety of 

life and the protection of property. Compliance with health and safety 

requirements prescribed by the authorized officer shall not relieve the 

operator of the responsibility for compliance with other pertinent 

health and safety requirements under applicable laws or regulations.



[47 FR 47765, Oct. 27, 1982. Redesignated and amended at 48 FR 36583-

36586, Aug. 12, 1983, further amended at 53 FR 17363, May 16, 1988]