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A 5-Year Program
consists of a schedule of oil and gas lease sales indicating the size, timing and
location of proposed leasing activity the Secretary determines will best
meet national energy needs for the five year period following its
approval. An area must be included in the current 5-Year Program in order
to be offered for leasing. Section 18
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OCS Lands Act
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prescribes the major steps
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involved in developing a 5-Year Program including extensive public comment
steps. A 5-Year Program balances energy needs and environmental
considerations.
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