Interior Dept Seeks Input on Next Round of Ocean Oil Leases
Published Date: 4/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of the Interior is asking for your thoughts to help plan the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which will replace the current plan running through 2029. This affects communities, businesses, and the environment by shaping where and when oil and gas drilling can happen. Your input now can influence future energy projects and economic opportunities starting after 2029.
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Public Input to Shape Post‑2029 Offshore Leasing
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is asking for public input now to help write the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas leasing program that will replace the current program covering 2024 to 2029. Your comments can help shape where and when offshore oil and gas drilling may occur and could influence future energy projects and economic opportunities starting after 2029.
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