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30 CFR §550.119

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The Regional Supervisor may authorize subsurface storage of gas on the OCS, on and off-lease, for later commercial benefit. The Regional Supervisor may authorize subsurface storage of gas on the OCS, off-lease, for later commercial benefit. To receive approval you must:
  1. (a)Show that the subsurface storage of gas will not result in undue interference with operations under existing leases; and
  2. (b)Sign a storage agreement that includes the required payment of a storage fee or rental.