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 5-Year OCS Leasing Program
 


A 5-Year Program consists of a schedule of oil and gas lease sales indicating the size, timing and location of proposed leasing activity the Secretary determines will best meet national energy needs for the five year period following its approval. An area must be included in the current 5-Year Program in order to be offered for leasing. Section 18 (132.38 KB) of the OCS Lands Act (286.05 KB) prescribes the major steps (17.68 KB) involved in developing a 5-Year Program including extensive public comment steps. A 5-Year Program balances energy needs and environmental considerations.

Possible New OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program: 2010-2015
 

bullet Request for Information  (252.01 KB PDF File, 8-1-2008)
 
bullet What is the 5-Year Program: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - (7/30/2008)
 
bullet How do I comment on the 5-Year Program
 
bullet Extension of the Comment Period
 
 

Current OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program: 2007- 2012

bullet Current OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program: 2007- 2012 (3663 KB PDF File)
Proposed Final Program

Information on the 2007-2012 Oil & Gas Leasing Program

bullet Maps (all in Adobe's PDF format)
 
bullet Lease Status Map (1577 KB; 7-17-2008)
 
bullet Current Program Continental US Planning Areas (810 KB)
Proposed Final Program Areas
 
bullet Areas Withdrawn (163 KB)
 
bullet Current Program Alaska Planning Areas (629 KB)
Proposed Final Program
 
bullet Additional 2007-2012 Background Documents
 

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