NTL 1999-G10 - Designated Safe Welding and Burning Areas on Rigs - May 11, 1999

This Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) supersedes the Letter to Lessees and Operators, dated January 25, 1995, on this subject. It updates regulatory citations and includes a statement on the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The purpose of this NTL is to inform you of the current policy of the Gulf of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR) regarding designated safe welding and burning areas on rigs according to the provisions of 30 CFR 250.402(c), 250.507, and 250.607. This policy, which is intended to streamline procedures and reduce burdensome paperwork concerning submittal of requests for approval of designated safe welding and burning areas on rigs.