U.S. Secretary to Hold Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Cook Inlet, Alaska in 2004 and 2006

Summary

The U.S. Secretary has announced plans to hold two oil and gas lease sales in the Cook Inlet area of Alaska in 2004 and 2006, as part of the Proposed OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2002-2007. The sales will be part of a multi-sale Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) review process, which will analyze the environmental and economic impacts of leasing in the area.