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) > 285.427—How long is a renewal?

285.427—How long is a renewal?

The MMS will set the term of a renewal at the time of renewal on a case-by-case basis.
(a) For commercial leases, a renewal term will not exceed the original operations term unless a longer term is negotiated by the applicable parties.
(b) For limited leases, a renewal term will not exceed the original operations term.
(c) For RUE and ROW grants, a renewal will continue for as long as the associated activities are conducted and facilities properly maintained and used for the purpose for which the grant was made, unless otherwise expressly stated.