Press Releases
Public Comments on Lease Sale 205 due by July 14
FEDERAL REGISTER72 FR 28070NOTICEMay 18, 2007 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service Notice of Availability of the Proposed Notice of Sale for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Lease Sale 205 in the Central Gulf of Mexico (GOM) AGENCY: Minerals Management Service, Interior. […]
MMS issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Multi-Sale in Central & Western Gulf of Mexico, 2007-2012
MMS issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Multi-Sale in Central & Western Gulf of Mexico, 2007-2012 On Friday, April 13, 2007, the Mineral’s Management Service (MMS) released its final Environmental Impact Statement for multiple lease sales to take place during the 2007-2012 5-Year Leasing Program […]
Final joint comments on the proposed listing of polar bears as threatened under the ESA
Final joint comments on the proposed listing of polar bears as threatened under the ESA Click here to view the document
MMS Proposes Regulations on Pipeline Access
MMS Proposes Regulations on Pipeline Access Rule Establishes Processes for Resolving Pipeline Access Complaints WASHINGTON, DC -- The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is proposing new regulations to resolve disputes over the requirement that pipeline companies provide open and nondiscriminatory access to their offshore pipelines. The […]
MMS Proposes Rewrite of OCS Oil and Gas Production Requirements
MMS Proposes Rewrite of OCS Oil and Gas Production Requirements Removes Restrictions on Production Rates and Limits Flaring and Venting WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service (MMS) is proposing amendments to its regulations regarding oil and natural gas production. Published […]
NOIA Criticizes House for Voting to Undercut American Energy Security
For Immediate Releas e January 18, 2007 Contact: Michael Kearns National Ocean Industries Association (202) 347-6900 NOIA Criticizes House for Voting to Undercut American Energy Security WASHINGTON – The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) today criticized Members of the House of Representatives for […]
NOIA to Congress: Vote No on H.R. 6
For Immediate Release January 17, 2007 Contact: Michael Kearns, National Ocean Industries Association, (202) 347-6900 NOIA to Congress: Vote No on H.R. 6 WASHINGTON – The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) today urged Members of Congress to vote against H.R. 6 in a letter […]
President Bush Lifts Moratoria on North Aleutian Basin and portions of the Central Gulf of Mexico
U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 9, 2007 Contacts:Contact: Shane Wolfe, 202-208-6416or Gary Strasburg, 202-208-3985or Nicolette Nye, 703-787-1011 Kempthorne May Offer Areas in North Aleutian Basin, Central Gulf of Mexico for Leasing; Increases Royalty Rate for Offshore Oil and Gas […]
DOE Invites Nominations for Two Advisory Committees
DOE is accepting nominations for 2 federal advisory committees established under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 -- one for ultra deepwater and one for unconventional natural gas. Nominations to serve on the committees that will advise the Secretary of Energy are due to […]
