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Electronic Payment of Fees for Outer Continental Shelf Activities Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) 1010-AD43Federal Register/Vol. 72, No. 245, FR 72648 (12/21/2007) Summary: The MMS proposes that all lessees, operators, permittees, and rights-of-way holders pay all fees for processing plans, applications, and permits electronically. The MMS […]

The United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS), has prepared a final programmatic EIS in support of the establishment of a program for authorizing alternative energy and alternate use (AEAU) activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), as authorized by Section 388 […]

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Watch the History Channel on Thursday, September 27 at 9:00 PM (EDT) Boneyards: Oil Rigs Offshore oil and gas platforms are some of the largest manmade objects, built to survive drilling disasters, hurricanes and icebergs. When they are no longer useful, dismantling them is an […]

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For Immediate Release                                                                                

NOIA today submitted comments to the Minerals Management Service (MMS) in response to their request for comments on a proposed rulemaking.  In the summary of those comments, NOIA argued that:   "The proposed rulemaking implementing sections 344 and 346 of the Energy Policy Act of […]

NOIA 2007 Fall Meeting October 18 - 20, 2007 The Phoenician Scottsdale Arizona   Spouse Program: NOIA is pleased to offer the following schedule of events designed specifically for the spouses and guests of NOIA members in attendance at the Fall Meeting.  These events are […]

NOIA 2007 Fall Meeting October 18 - 20, 2007 The Phoenician Scottsdale Arizona Phone: (480) 941-8200 Fax: (480) 947-4311   Read the Special Meeting Edition of the Washington Report   Download Presentations Geoffrey Orsak, SMU School of Engineering Stephen Allred, Department of the Interior   […]