Lease
Information
This section provides information on leases in the Pacific OCS
Region. The Federal Government leases mineral rights to the
submerged lands on the Outer Continental Shelf (beyond 3-miles from
the State’s seaward boundary). These rights are conveyed by
contracts referred to as leases. Each lease covers an area that is
no more than 5,760 acres and is generally a square measuring 3 miles
by 3 miles. Under a lease, a company has the right to apply for
permits to explore and develop the mineral resources within that
area. Before approving the permits, MMS carefully reviews all
applications to ensure that the activities will be conducted in a
safe and environmentally sound manner and that the interests of key
stakeholders are effectively addressed.
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Offshore Facility Decommissioning Costs Report
Executive Summary: Offshore Facility Decommissioning Costs
Report
Status of Leases and Qualified Companies:Comprehensive report ready for download.
Table of Contents
The Summary
Report provides a summary of leasing in the Pacific
Region.
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