Alaska MMS chief: Access, permitting of primary concern to industry

Agency is looking at possible incentives for Beaufort Sea and Cook Inlet leasing, but, John Goll tells Alliance, industry has told agency that without access and clarification of permitting, incentives meaningless

Kristen Nelson

PNA Editor-in-Chief

The Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service hasn’t yet decided what economic incentives it will offer as part of its upcoming Beaufort Sea and Cook Inlet oil and gas leases. “The department is still considering options and if we finally do more forward with some incentives we will....

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