U.S. INDUSTRY OFFERS ADVICE ON OFFSHORE LEASING

Oil companies are warning the U. S. Minerals Management Service against drastic changes in Gulf of Mexico leasing methods. In the Dec. 7 Federal Register, MMS had asked industry for comments on possible changes (OGJ, Dec. 13, 1993, p. 64). It is concerned the government may not be getting a fair return at Outer Continental Shelf lease sales.