(a) You must submit a written request to BOEM that includes the following information no later than 90 calendar days before the expiration of your appropriate lease or grant period:
- (1) The reasons you are requesting suspension of your lease or grant, including an explanation why the suspension is necessary.
- (2) The length of additional time requested.
- (3) An explanation why it is in the public interest to approve the suspension.
- (4) Any other information BOEM may require.
- (b) If you are unable to timely submit a COP or GAP, as required, you may request a suspension to extend the preliminary period of your lease or grant. Your request must include a revised schedule for submission of your COP or GAP, as appropriate.