Current through August 31, 2024
Section 556.704 - When may BOEM disapprove an assignment or sublease of an interest in my lease?(a) BOEM may disapprove an assignment or sublease of all or part of your lease interest(s): (1) When the transferor, transferee, or sublessee is not in compliance with all applicable regulations and orders, including financial assurance requirements;(2) When a transferor attempts a transfer that is not acceptable as to form or content (e.g., not on standard form, containing incorrect legal description, not executed by a person authorized to bind the corporation, transferee does not meet the requirements of § 556.401 ); or(3) When the transfer does not conform to these regulations, or any other applicable laws or regulations (e.g., departmental debarment rules).(b) A transfer will be void if it is made pursuant to any prelease agreement that would cause a bid to be disqualified, such as those described in § 556.511(c), (d), or (e) . 81 FR 18152, 3/30/2016; 89 FR 31593, 47081, 6/29/2024