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How to Comment on the Draft Proposed Program (DPP)

The MMS is seeking comment on all aspects of the new program including energy development and economic and environmental issues in the OCS areas. Comments are also requested on the specific subjects of size, timing, and location of sales and on the issues of buffer zones, revenue-sharing, and the use of unitization to limit the number of structures. The public comment period is open until September 21, 2009, pursuant to Secretary Salazar’s announcement on February 10, 2009.

Please reference “2010-2015 Oil and Gas Leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf,” in your comments and include your name and return address. You may submit your comments using one of the following methods:

	Federal eRulemaking Portal
	Instructions for eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov

Under the tab ‘‘More Search Options,’’ click ‘‘Advanced Docket Search,’’ then select ‘‘Minerals Management Service’’ from the agency drop-down menu, then click the submit button. In the Docket ID column, select MMS–2008–OMM–0045 to submit public comments and to view related materials on the DPP and select MMS-2008-OMM-0046 to submit public comment and to view materials on the Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS.

	Mail or hand-carry comments on the Draft Proposed Program to: Ms. Renee Orr Chief, Leasing Division Minerals Management Service, MS 4010 381 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170-4817
	Mail or hand-carry comments on the Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS to: Mr. James F. Bennett Chief, Branch of Environmental Assessment Minerals Management Service, MS–4042 381 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170

We will not consider anonymous comments; and include your full name and address. We will make available for inspection in their entirety all comments submitted by organizations and businesses or by individuals identifying themselves as representatives of organizations and businesses. Our practice is to make comments, including the names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review. An individual commenter may ask that we withhold his or her name, home address, or both from the public record, and we will honor that to the extent allowable by law. If you submit comments and wish us to withhold such information, you must so state prominently at the beginning of your submission.

For Further Information Contact:

Renee Orr
5-Year Program Manager
(703) 787-1215