On
September 18th, 1998, the Minerals Management Service and the
Australian Department of Primary Industries renewed a
Memorandum of
Understanding (193 KB
PDF)
to exchange scientific and technical information related to offshore
oil, gas, and mineral activity. Cooperation will include exchange of
information on resource assessment, administrative procedures and
practices, leasing, development, environmental protection, economic
analysis, risk perception, safety of personnel and offshore
installations and pipelines, and public education.
Other
Activities
Participates with MMS, Canada, Norway and
the United Kingdom in annual meetings of the International Regulators
Forum.
Link
U.S.
Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration: Australia
