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    Terry Scholten

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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 PDF) of the OCS Lands Act (286.05 KB PDF) prescribes the major steps (17.68 KB PDF) involved in developing a 5-Year Program including extensive public comment steps. A 5-Year Program balances energy needs and environmental considerations.

Current OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program: 2007- 2012

	Lease Sale Schedule: 2007-2012
	Current OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program: 2007- 2012 (3663 KB PDF) Proposed Final Program

Information on the 2007-2012 Oil & Gas Leasing Program

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KB PDF; 7-17-2008)   Current Program Continental US Planning Areas (810 KB PDF) Proposed Final Program Areas   Areas Withdrawn (163 KB PDF)   Current Program Alaska Planning Areas (629 KB PDF) Proposed Final Program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