Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska Region, Chukchi Sea Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193 for Year 2007

Summary

The U.S. government is seeking nominations for a large area off the coast of Alaska to lease for oil and gas exploration, following a broader industry interest than initially anticipated. The proposed lease sale covers approximately 34 million acres in the Chukchi Sea, with water depths ranging from 32 to 230 feet.