If you've been scrambling to organize your thoughts about offshore drilling while trying to fit in last-minute gift shopping, relax.
The federal Minerals Management Service has extended the public comment period for its proposal to lease waters off Virginia to oil and natural gas companies for drilling, Barb Barrett reports.
The agency announced in November it wants to begin environmental assessments on the region and needs public input.
The agency extended its deadline to Jan. 13, from Dec. 29. The agency said the 15-day extension was reasonable given the holiday period.
The agency’s proposal and a map of the proposed area can be found online here.
Comments can be sent via email to sale220@mms.gov, or by snail mail to the address after the jump.
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Minerals Management Service,
Gulf of Mexico OCS Region
Attention: Mr. Gary Goeke
1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70123-2394
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