What procedure will BOEM follow to disclose acquired data and information to a contractor for reproduction, processing, and interpretation?
- (a) When practical, the Regional Director will advise the person who submitted data and information under § 580.40 or § 580.50 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 Regional Director 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 Regional Director's consent.