30 CFR § 550.268 - How does BOEM respond to recommendations?

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title: "30 CFR § 550.268 - How does BOEM respond to recommendations?"
title_number: 30
title_name: "Mineral Resources"
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section_name: "How does BOEM respond to recommendations?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "OIL AND GAS AND SULFUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
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# 550.268 How does BOEM respond to recommendations?

(a) *Governor.* The Regional Supervisor will accept those recommendations from the Governor that provide a reasonable balance between the National interest and the well-being of the citizens of each affected State. The Regional Supervisor will explain in writing to the Governor the reasons for rejecting any of his or her recommendations.

(b) *Local governments and the public.* The Regional Supervisor may accept recommendations from the executive of any affected local government or the public.

(c) *Availability.* The Regional Supervisor will make all comments and recommendations available to the public upon request.