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Leasing Division

 

The Leasing Division is responsible for all Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leasing policy and program development issues for oil and gas as well as other marine minerals. This division is located in Herndon, Virginia (703-787-1215) with the exception of the Mapping and Boundary Branch which is located in Lakewood, Colorado (303-275-7121).

The office provides coordination, oversight, direction, and supervision towards the development of the 5-year OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program and ensures the timely completion and coordination of all preleasing aspects of the offshore leasing program.

The Marine Minerals staff provides policy direction and guidance for the development of marine mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf .

The Mapping and Boundary Branch determines the offshore boundaries associated with the leasing program. They provide Maps and GIS data of the MMS Offshore Leasing Regions.

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