CFR > Title 30 - Mineral Resources > CHAPTER II—MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—OFFSHORE (parts 250 to 285) > PART 280—PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF > SUBPART D—Data Requirements (§280.40 to §280.73) > 280.72—What procedure will MMS follow to disclose acquired data and information to a contractor for reproduction, processing, and interpretation?

280.72—What procedure will MMS follow to disclose acquired data and information to a contractor for reproduction, processing, and interpretation?

(a) When practical, the RD will advise the person who submitted data and information under §§ 280.40 or 280.50 of the intent to provide the data or information to an independent contractor or agent for reproduction, processing, and interpretation.
(b) The person notified will have at least five working days to comment on the action.
(c) When the RD advises the person who submitted the data and information, all other owners of the data or information will be considered to have been notified.
(d) The independent contractor or agent must sign a written commitment not to sell, trade, license, or disclose data or information to anyone without the RD's consent.