Alternative
Energy Programs
Web Mapping Viewer |
In an effort to facilitate the nomination and commenting
process under the Alternative Energy Program Interim Policy, MMS is deploying a prototype web-mapping viewer
which is provided below. The purpose of the
web-mapping viewer is to assist the public in nominating and commenting on
specific areas. The viewer depicts the characteristics of areas and
identifies their use and/or restricted use in the marine environment. The
MMS has selected information that is most readily available and likely to
provide the greatest benefit such as data layers showing protraction
diagrams, OCS blocks, shipping lanes, National Marine Sanctuaries, etc.
Since this viewer is a prototype and still undergoing development, data
layers will be updated throughout the commenting period.
Inherent in any data set used
to develop graphical representations, are limitations of accuracy as
determined by, among others, the source, scale and resolution of the data.
While the MMS makes every effort to represent the data shown with this web
viewer as completely and accurately as possible (given existing time and
resource constraints), the MMS gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as
to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. Graphical
representations provided by the use of this web viewer do not necessarily
represent a legal description of the data. It is up to the user to ensure
the accuracy, reliability and completeness of the information.
The Maritime boundaries and limits depicted
in this web viewer are for initial planning purposes only and do not
prejudice or affect United States jurisdiction in any way.
The button below activates a web-mapping viewer in a separate browser
window for the Continental United States. Viewers for Alaska and Hawaii are
still under development.
Comments and nomination areas (by lease block) should be submitted
electronically through the
MMS Public Connect online commenting
system or by mail to:
Minerals Management Service
Offshore Minerals Management
Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Team
Mail Stop 4080
381 Elden Street
Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817
The MMS is committed to making every possible effort
to ensure that all information is accessible to people. If you
experience any difficulty accessing the MMS web-mapping viewer, please
e-mail the help desk or
call 1-866-egovmms (346-8667) or
504-731-1550. Help Desk Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CST. Please note the system may be slow or unavailable during
maintenance periods.
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Last Updated:
03/25/2008,
07:24:24 AM
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