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County report: inspections show broad compliance on offshore platforms but aging infrastructure needs monitoring
Summary
Energy Division presented quarterly inspections of federal platforms, nearshore piers and onshore facilities showing frequent MMS inspections, corrective actions for priority deficiencies, and concerns about aging infrastructure and smaller operators; board directed continued quarterly reporting.
The Santa Barbara County Energy Division on July 6 reported that inspections, audits and unannounced drills during January–March found generally strong compliance across federal platforms and many onshore facilities, while identifying pockets of lingering priority items and risks tied to aging infrastructure.
Steve Chase, manager of the county energy division, summarized Minerals Management Service (MMS) activity over the quarter, noting four annual platform inspections and 15 partial, unannounced inspections covering all…
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