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Release: #3868
Date: September 12, 2008
MMS
EXTENDS THE COMMENT PERIOD FOR PROPOSED
NEW 5-YEAR LEASING PROGRAM
WASHINGTON
– On August 1, 2008, the Minerals
Management Service (MMS) issued a Request for Comments on the
preparation of a possible new 5-year federal OCS oil and gas leasing
program. The comment period was scheduled to close on Monday,
September 15, 2008.
However, due to
the significant disruptions to people and services caused by
Hurricane Gustav and projected impacts from Hurricane Ike, MMS is
extending the comment period to Thursday, September 18, 2008.
Comments will
continue to be accepted via the online Public Connect system, via
email at
5yearRFIComments@mms.gov, and in hard copy to:
Ms. Renee Orr
5-Year Program Manager Minerals
Management Service (MS-4010)
381 Elden Street
Herndon, VA 20170
Relevant Web
Sites:
5-Year Home Page
Extension of the
Comment Period
(9/12/2008)
5-Year
Program Comments
Contact:
Caryl Fagot
504/736-2590
Eileen Angelico
504/736-2595
MMS: Securing Ocean Energy & Economic Value for America
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09/12/2008,
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