Action
Notice of proposed revision of memorandum of understanding (MOU) and public meeting.
Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) are proposing to revise their May 6, 1976, MOU on their respective responsibilities concerning offshore pipelines. This action will redefine the boundary lines over which MMS and RSPA exercise their inspection and enforcement roles, giving MMS greater inspection responsibilities over offshore pipelines previously inspected by RSPA. The intent of the new MOU is to put, to the extent practicable, all flowlines and gathering lines under DOI responsibility, while transmission lines remain under DOT responsibility. This will result in more efficient utilization of government resources for offshore pipeline inspection. DOI and DOT will hold a public meeting on this proposed revision in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 1, 1995.