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 I—Decommissioning (§285.900 to §285.913) > 285.907—How will MMS process my decommissioning application?

285.907—How will MMS process my decommissioning application?

(a) Based upon your inclusion of all the information required by § 285.906, MMS will compare your decommissioning application with the decommissioning general concept in your approved SAP, COP, or GAP to determine what technical and environmental reviews are needed.
(b) You will likely have to revise your SAP, COP, or GAP, and MMS will begin the appropriate NEPA analysis and other regulatory reviews as required, if MMS determines that your decommissioning application would:
(1) Result in a significant change in the impacts previously identified and evaluated in your SAP, COP, or GAP;
(2) Require any additional Federal permits; or
(3) Propose activities not previously identified and evaluated in your SAP, COP, or GAP.
(c) During the review process, we may request additional information if we determine that the information provided is not sufficient to complete the review and approval process.
(d) Upon completion of the technical and environmental reviews, we may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove your decommissioning application.
(e) If MMS disapproves your decommissioning application, you must resubmit your application to address the concerns identified by MMS.