260.1—What is the purpose of this part?

Part 260 implements the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., as amended, by providing regulations to foster competition including, but not limited to:
(a) Implementing alternative bidding systems;
(b) Prohibiting joint bidding for development rights by certain types of joint ventures; and
(c) Establishing diligence requirements for Federal OCS leases.