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MMS eases rule For BOP testing
The U.S. Minerals Management Service has issued a final rule amending the testing requirements for blowout preventer systems used in offshore oil and gas drilling and completion operations. The MMS said the revised testing requirements could save industry $35-46 million/year without compromising safety. The rule, effective June 30, allows an operator up to 14 days between BOP pressure tests. Tests had been required every 7 days.