The
Leasing Division is responsible for all Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
leasing policy and program development issues for oil and gas as well as
other marine minerals. This division
is located in Herndon, Virginia
(703-787-1215) with the exception of the Mapping and Boundary Branch
which is located in Lakewood, Colorado (303-275-7121).
The office provides coordination, oversight, direction, and supervision towards
the development of the 5-year OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program and ensures the timely completion and
coordination of all preleasing aspects of the offshore leasing program.
The Marine Minerals staff
provides policy direction and guidance for the development of marine mineral
resources on the Outer Continental Shelf .
The Mapping and Boundary Branch determines the offshore boundaries associated with the
leasing program. They provide Maps and GIS data of the MMS Offshore
Leasing Regions.
