CFR > Title 30 - Mineral Resources > CHAPTER II—MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—OFFSHORE (parts 250 to 285) > PART 285—RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF > SUBPART D—Lease and Grant Administration (§285.400 to §285.437) > 285.421—How long will a suspension be in effect?

285.421—How long will a suspension be in effect?

A suspension will be in effect for the period specified by MMS.
(a) The MMS will not approve a suspension request pursuant to § 285.416 for a period longer than 2 years.
(b) If MMS determines that the circumstances giving rise to a suspension ordered under § 285.417 cannot be resolved within 5 years, the Secretary may initiate cancellation of the lease or grant, as provided in § 285.437.