# 30 C.F.R. § 556.205 (2026): What does BOEM do before approving a proposed final Five Year program or a significant revision of a previously-approved Five Year program?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 30 C.F.R. § 556.205 (2026)
- **Heading:** What does BOEM do before approving a proposed final Five Year program or a significant revision of a previously-approved Five Year program?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 30 CFR: Mineral Resources / Chapter V: BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 556: LEASING OF SULFUR OR OIL AND GAS AND FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF / Subpart B: Oil and Gas Five Year Leasing Program / § 556.205: § 556.205   What does BOEM do before approving a proposed final Five Year program or a significant revision of a previously-approved Five Year program?

## Text

At least 60 days before the Secretary may approve a proposed final Five Year program or a significant revision to a previously approved final Five Year program, BOEM will submit a proposed final program or proposed significant revision to the President and Congress. BOEM will also submit comments received and indicate the reasons why BOEM did or did not accept any specific recommendation of the Attorney General of the United States, the governor of a State, or the executive of a local government.

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