# Allow Lessees More Flexibility in Keeping Leases in Force Beyond Their Primary Term
> **Bureau of Ocean Energy Management** · Final rule. · Published 1996-10-30 · Effective 1996-11-29 · 61 FR 55885
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-27783
- **Category:** offshore-energy
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 55885
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 250
- **Publication date:** 1996-10-30
- **Effective date:** 1996-11-29
## Abstract

This final rule amends regulations that specify how Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lessees can continue their leases beyond their primary term. Changes in industry exploration practices have increased the time necessary to collect and analyze data associated with operations. The changes increase from 90 to 180 days the time allowed between operations for a lease continued beyond its primary term.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/10/30/96-27783/allow-lessees-more-flexibility-in-keeping-leases-in-force-beyond-their-primary-term)
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