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Does an out-of-cycle program require any action from Congress?

April 26, 2017Action Congress out-of-cycle program require

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Does an out-of-cycle program require any action from Congress?

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A16: No. The OCS Lands Act allows the Secretary to prepare, and periodically revise, and maintain an oil and gas leasing program to implement the policies set forth in the Act. The Act does not prohibit the Secretary from preparing and issuing an out-of-cycle program.