On August 13, 2025, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) issued a direct final rule to amend its commingling regulations to "align with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and "improve efficiency and maximize recovery of America’s energy resources." According to an agency press release, the rule is to "clarify expectations for offshore commingling, ensuring production methods protect well integrity, safety and ultimate recovery."
Interior takes this action pursuant to Executive Order 14154 and Interior's Secretarial Orders 3418, 3421, and 3438.