97-11276. Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 84 (Thursday, May 1, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 23705]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11276]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Minerals Management Service

30 CFR Part 251

RIN 1010-AC10


Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the Outer 
Continental Shelf

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.

ACTION: Reopening of comment period for proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This notice reopens to May 30, 1997, the deadline for the 
submission of comments on the proposed revision of requirements 
governing Geological and Geophysical Explorations of the Outer 
Continental Shelf, that were published February 11, 1997.

DATES: We will consider all comments received by May 30, 1997. We will 
begin reviewing comments at that time and may not fully consider 
comments received after May 30, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Mail or hand-carry written comments to the Department of the 
Interior; Minerals Management Service; 381 Elden Street; Mail Stop 
4700; Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817; Attention: Rules Processing Team.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kumkum Ray, Engineering and Operations Division, at [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MMS has been asked to extend the deadline 
for respondents to submit comments on the proposed revisions of MMS's 
requirements governing geological and geophysical explorations of the 
Outer Continental Shelf that were published February 11, 1997 (62 FR 
6149). The request explains that more time is needed to allow 
respondents time to prepare detailed and comprehensive comments.

    Dated: April 22, 1997.
E.P. Danenberger,
Chief, Engineering and Operations Division.
[FR Doc. 97-11276 Filed 4-30-97; 8:45 am]
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