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| 97-33530 | Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf | Rule | This rule revises MMS' regulations and expands the Notice requirement to include all oil, gas, and sulphur related G&G scientific research not conducted under a permit. The revisions also update the addresses for applying for a permit or filing a Notice, standardize definitions, describe the procedures for protecting archaeological resources, reflect changes in technology, and clarify the obligations of third parties who obtain G&G data and information collected under a permit. These revisions are being made because there have been instances of commercial G&G exploration being conducted by academia without a permit, the addresses for all the MMS regions have changed, changes in technology need to be incorporated, and permittees and third parties have questioned MMS access to certain G&G data and information that were collected under a permit and further processed by third parties. The modifications will enable MMS to better ensure safe use and environmental protection of the outer continental shelf (OCS) for all G&G related operations, expedite permit applications and Notices to MMS, and make the regulatory language clearer and more understandable. MMS also believes that it is necessary to more clearly assert its authority to acquire G&G data and information. Access to these data and information is needed to ensure that the U.S. Government receives fair market value on leases, especially in areas of complex geology, and for the Government to conduct analyses or assessments for royalty relief and other purposes. | 1997-12-24 | 1997 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/24/97-33530/geological-and-geophysical-gandg-explorations-of-the-outer-continental-shelf | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-12-24/pdf/97-33530.pdf | Interior Department; Minerals Management Service | 253,289 | This rule revises MMS' regulations and expands the Notice requirement to include all oil, gas, and sulphur related G&G scientific research not conducted under a permit. The revisions also update the addresses for applying for a permit or filing a... |