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UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT

OF THE

INTERIOR

BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY

MANAGEMENT

(Insert Appropriate Regional

Office)

PERMIT FOR GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION

FOR MINERAL RESOURCES OR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

consideration

of the terms and conditions contained herein and the authorization

granted hereby, this permit is entered into by and between the United States of America

(the

Government),

acting through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of

the Department of the Interior, and

(Name of

Permittee)

(Number and

Street)

(City, State, and Zip

Code)

PERMIT

NUMBER:

DATE:

This permit is issued pursuant to the authority of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act,

as amended, (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), hereinafter called the “Act,” and Title 30 Code of

Federal Regulations Part 551 (Geological and Geophysical (G&G)

Explorations

of the

Outer Continental Shelf).

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) Statement: This permit refers to information collection

requirements contained in 30 CFR Parts 551 and 251 regulations. The Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) has approved those reporting requirements under OMB Control Number 1010-0048.

OMB Control Number: 1010-0048

OMB Approval Expires: 1/31/2024

(select one)

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Section I. Authorization

The Governm

ent authorizes the permittee to conduct:

Geological exploration for mineral resources by means other than a deep stratigraphic test,

as defined in 30 CFR 551.1. This activity utilizes geological and

geochemical

techniques,

including, but not limited to, gas sniffing, various bottom sampling methods, and shallow

test drilling.

Geological scientific research by means other than a deep stratigraphic test, as defined in 30

CFR 551.1. This activity involves drilling and gathering of geological data and

information for scientific research purposes, including, but not limited to, shallow test

drilling.

Geological exploration for mineral resources or scientific research by means of a deep

stratigraphic test, as defined in 30 CFR 551.1, or developing data and information for

proprietary use or sale.

This permit authorizes the permittee to conduct the above geological activity during the period from

to in the following area(s):

The permittee shall not conduct any geological operation outside of the permitted area specified

here in. Extensions of the time period specified above must be requested in writing. A permit plus

extensions for activities other than a deep stratigraphic test will be limited to a period of not more

than 1 year from the original specified issuance date of the permit. The duration of a permit for a

deep stratigraphic test must be controlled in accordance with 30 CFR 551.7. Group participation in

test drilling activities, bonds, inspection and reporting of geological exploration activities,

suspension and cancellation of authority to conduct exploration or scientific research

activities under

permit and penalties, and appeals must be carried out in accordance with 30 CFR 551.7,

551.8, 551.9, and 5

51.10.

The authority of the Regional Director may be delegated to the appropriate Regional Supervisor

for the purposes of this permit.

Section II. Type(s) of Operations and

Technique(s)

A. The pe

rmittee will employ the following type(s) of operations:

;

and will utilize the following instruments and/or technique(s) in such operations:

B. The permittee will conduct all activities in compliance with the terms and conditions of

this permit, including the "

Stipulations,"

"Environmental Protective Provisions," and the

approved "Application for Permit, which are attached to and incorporated into this permit.

Any additional mitigations will be included in the permit cover letter.

C. The permittee will conduct all geological exploration or scientific research activities in

compliance with the Act, the regulations in 30 CFR Parts 551 and 251, and other applicable

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statutes and regulations whether such statutes and regulations are enacted, promulgated,

issued, or amended before or after this permit is issued. Some of the provisions of 30 CFR

Parts 551 and 251 are restated in this permit for emphasis. However, all of the provisions of

30 CFR Parts 551 and 251 apply to this permit.

Section III. Reports on Operations

A. Status Reports

1. In the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic OCS Regions:

The permittee must submit status reports every two months in a manner approved or prescribed by

the Regional Supervisor, Resource Evaluation (here after, except in Section V wherein Supervisor

refers to the Regional Supervisor for Operations, referred to as Supervisor). The report must

include

map of appropriate scale showing sampling locations,

protraction

areas, blocks, and block numbers

(if map scale permits). The map should be a cumulative update for each status report and clearly

distinguish between planned sampling locations (one color) and those locations in which samples

have already been collected (a second color). The map should be submitted in digital format,

preferably as a GeoPDF.

2. In the Alaska and Pacific OCS Regions:

The permittee must submit status reports on a weekly basis, beginning when the permittee enters

the permit area in a manner approved or prescribed by the Regional Supervisor, Resource

Evaluation (here after, except in Section V wherein Supervisor refers to the Regional Supervisor,

Leasing and Plans, referred to as Supervisor). The report must include

a map of appropriate scale

showing sampling locations, OCS

blocks with OCS block numbers (if map scale permits), and the

OCS boundary or other important boundaries as specified. The map should be a cumulative update

for each status report and clearly distinguish between planned sampling locations (one color) and

those locations in which samples have already been collected (a second color). The map should be

submitted in dig

ital format, preferably as a PDF and an ESRI file – gdb-feature class(s) or shape

files of the weekly data collection. All maps must be submitted in NAD 83.

B. The permittee must submit to the Supervisor a Final Report within 30 days after the

completion of operations. The Final Report must contain the following:

1. In the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic OCS Regions:

i. A brief description of the work performed including number of samples acquired as

well as coring, drilling, and sampling methods including depth of penetration;

ii. A brief daily log of operations. A suggested format for the daily log of operations would

include, but is not limited to, a table that provides a date column and an operations

column. Preferably, the date column would commence on the date in which the vessel

begins to transit to the permitted area and end on the date in which the vessel either

transits away from the permitted area or when operations pertinent to the permitted

activity ceases. The corresponding operations column would contain a brief

description

the operations for each day listed in the date column noting activities such major

work stoppages, and

other pertinent activities. This may be submitted as a digital Word

document or as an Excel spreadsheet;

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iii. A PDF or, preferably a GeoPDF or shape file depicting the areas and blocks in

which any exploration or scientific research activities were conducted. These

graphics must clearly indicate the location of the activities so that the data

produced from the activities can be accurately located and identified;

iv. The start and finish dates on which the actual geological exploration or scientific

research activities were performed;

v. A narrative summary of any: (a) hydrocarbon

slick

environmental

hazards observed

and (b) adverse effects of the geological exploration or scientific research activities on

the

environment,

aquatic life,

archaeological

resources, or other uses of the area in

which the activities were conducted;

vi. The estimated date on which the processed or analyzed data or information will be

available for inspection by BOEM;

vii.

A CD or DVD containing all of the data or sample locations in latitude/longitude degrees

(and/or x,y coordinates). The data should also be submitted as an ESRI shapefile(s)

illustrating the location of all Geological data collection;

viii. Identification of geocentric ellipsoid (NAD 27 or NAD 83) used as a reference for the

data or sample locations; and

ix. Such other descriptions of the activities conducted as may be specified by the

Supervisor.

2. In the Alaska and Pacific OCS Regions:

i. A brief description of the work perf

ormed including number of samples acquired as well

as coring, drilling, and sampling methods including depth of penetration;

ii. A brief summary of operations that provides, but is not limited to, the name of the

survey, the date, the number of samples collected each day, and a discussion of any

operational or environmental issues that occurred (e.g., major work stoppages, no data

acquired, safety incidents, protected species mitigation actions, and other pertinent

activities). Provide the date for the start of operations and the end date when operations

pertinent to the permitted activity are completed.

iii. A PDF map(s) and a geodatabase file(s) or shape file(s) depicting the areas and OCS

blocks and OCS boundary/3-mile limit in which any exploration or scientific research

activities were conducted. These graphics must clearly indicate the location of the

activities so that the data produced from the activities can be accurately located and

identified;

iv. The start and finish dates on which the actual geological exploration or scientific research

activities were performed;

v. A narrative summary of any: (a)

hydrocarbon

slicks or

environmental

hazards observed,

and (b) adverse effects of the geological exploration or scientific research activities on

the

environment,

aquatic life,

archaeological

resources, or other uses of the area

which

the activities were conducted;

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vi. The estimated date on which the processed or analyzed data or information will be

available for inspection by BOEM;

vii. A CD or DVD of a single, final edited navigational data file, coded in ASCII,

containing all of the data or sample locations in latitude/longitude degrees (and/or x, y

coordinates). The data should also be submitted as an ESRI file – gdb-feature class(s)

or shape file(s) illustrating the location of all Geological data collection.

viii.

Identification

of geocentric ellipsoid, which in the Alaska and Pacific Regions must be

NAD 83, used as a reference for the data or sample locations; and

ix. Such other descriptions of the activities conducted as may be specified by the

Supervisor.

Section IV. Permit or Notice

Requirements

for Shallow Test Drilling

Before any shallow test drilling begins for exploration for mineral resources or for scientific

research, the Supervisor may require for permits, or recommend for notices, the gathering and

submission of geophysical data and information sufficient to determine shallow structural detail

across and in the vicinity of the proposed test. Data and information may include, but are not

limited to, seismic, bathymetric, side-scan sonar, and

magnetometer

systems, across and in the

vicinity of the proposed test. When required, 30 CFR 551.7(a) will apply to permits issued for

shallow test drilling. All Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) regulations relating to drilling operations

in 30 CFR Part 550 and 250 apply, as appropriate, to drilling activities authorized under this

section.

Section V. Permit

Requirements

for a Deep

Stratigraphic

Test

A. No deep stratigraphic test drilling activities may be initiated or conducted until a Drilling Plan is

submitted to the Regional Supervisor, Leasing and Plans; in the Pacific, submit to the BOEM

Regional Director; and an Application for Permit to Drill is submitted by the applicant and

approved by the BSEE Regional Director (BSEE-RD); in Alaska, submit to the BSEE Alaska

Regional Director; in the Pacific, submit to the BSEE Pacific Regional Director. The Drilling

Plan must include:

1. The proposed type of sequence of drilling activities to be undertaken together with a

timetable for their

performance

from

commencement

to completion;

2. A description of the drilling rig proposed for use, unless a description has been previously

submitted to t

Supervisor, indicating the important features thereof, with special attention to

safety features and pollution prevention and control features, including oil spill containment

and cleanup plans and onshore disposal procedures;

3. The location of deep stratigraphic test to be conducted, including the surface and projected

bottomhole location of the borehole;

4. The types of geological and geophysical

instrumentation

to be used for site surveys;

5. Geophysical data and information sufficient to evaluate seafloor

characteristics,

shallow

geologic and man-made hazards, and structural detail across and in the vicinity of the

proposed test to the total depth of the proposed test well. Data and information from side-

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scan sonar and

magnetometer

surveys must be submitted as required, at the option of the

Supervisor; and

6. Such other relevant data and information as the Supervisor may require.

B. At the same time the applicant submits a Drilling Plan to the Supervisor, an

Environmental

Report

must be submitted. The report must be in summary form and should include information available

at the time the related Drilling Plan is submitted. Data and information that are site-specific,

or that

are devel

oped subsequent to the most recent

Environmental

Impact Statement or other

environmental

analyses in the immediate area, must be specifically considered. The applicant must

summarize and provide references for data, information, and issues specific to the site of drilling

activity in the related plan, and in other

environmental

reports, analyses, and impact statements

prepared for the geographic area. Any material based on proprietary data, which is not itself

available for insp

ection, should not be referenced. The

Environmental

Report must include the

following:

1. (a) A list and description of new or unusual technologies that are to be used, (b) the location

of travel routes for supplies and personnel and a description of all vessels to be used, (c) the

kinds and approximate levels of energy sources to be used, (d) the

environmental

monitoring

systems that are to be used, and (e) suitable maps and diagrams showing details of the

proposed project layout;

2. A narrative description of the existing environment. This section must include the following

information on the area: (a) geology, (b) physical

oceanography,

flora and fauna, (e) existing

environmental

monitoring systems, and (f) other unusual or unique

characteristics

that may affect or be affected by the drilling activities;

3. A narrative description of the probable impacts of the proposed action on the environment

and the measures proposed for mitigating these impacts;

4. A narrative description of any unavoidable or irreversible adverse effects on the environment

that could be expected to occur as a result of the proposed action; and

5. Such other relevant data and information as the Supervisor may require.

C. Any revisions to an approved Drilling Plan must be approved by the

Supervisor.

D. All OCS regulations relating to drilling operations in 30 CFR Parts 550 and 250 apply, as

appropriate, to drilling activities authorized under this Permit.

E. At the completion of the test activities, the borehole of all deep stratigraphic tests must be

permanently plugged and abandoned by the permittee before moving the rig off location in

accordance with the requirements of the regulations in 30 CFR Parts 550 and 250.

Section VI.

Submission,

Inspection, and Selection of Geological Data and Information

A. The permittee must notify the Supervisor, in writing, when the permittee has completed the initial

analysis, processing, or interpretation of any geological data and information collected under an

exploration permit or a scientific research permit that involves developing data and information for

proprietary use or sale. If the Supervisor asks if the permittee has further analyzed, processed, or

interpreted any geological data and information collected under a permit, the permittee must

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respond within 30 days. If the data or information are

further analyzed or reprocessed, it is the

responsibility of the permittee to keep the most current resulting products available in the event the

Supervisor requests the current status of data analysis or processing. At any time within 10 years after

receiving notification of the completion of the acquisition activities conducted under the permit, the

Supervisor may request that the permittee submit for inspection and possible

retention all

or part of the

geological data, analyzed geological information, processed geological information, and interpreted

geological information.

After a period of 10 years from the issuance of the permit, the permittee must notify the Supervisor in

writing if their intention is to no longer maintain all or part of the geological data, analyzed geological

information, processed geological information, and interpreted geological information, and provide the

Supervisor 30 days to request that the permittee submit for inspection and possible retention all or part

of the geological data, analyzed geological information, processed geological information, and

interpreted geological information.

B. In the event that a third

party obtains geological data, analyzed geological information, processed

geological information, or interpreted geological information from a permittee or from another third

party by sale, trade, license agreement, or other means:

1. The third party recipient of the data and information assumes the obligations under this section,

except for notification of initial analysis, processing, and

interpretation

of the data and information,

and is subject to the penalty provisions of 30 CFR Part 550, Subpart N;

2. A permittee or third party that sells, trades, licenses, or otherwise provides the data and information

must advise the recipient, in writing, that accepting these obligations is a condition precedent of the

sale, trade, license, or other agreement; and

3. Except for license agreements, a permittee or third party that sells, trades, or otherwise provides data

and information to a third party, must advise the Supervisor in writing within 30 days of the sale,

trade, or other agreement, including the identity of the recipient of the data and information; or

4. With regard to license agreements, a permittee or third party that licenses data and information to a

third party, within 30 days of a request by the Supervisor, must advise the Supervisor, in writing, of

the license agreement, including the identity of the recipient

of the

data and information.

C. Each submission of geological data, analyzed geological information, processed geological information,

and interpreted geological information must contain, unless otherwise specified by the Supervisor, the

following:

1. An accurate and complete record of geological (including

geochemical)

data,

analyzed geological information, processed geological information, and interpreted geological

information resulting from each operation;

Paleontological

reports identifying microscopic fossils by depth, and/or washed samples of drill

cuttings normally maintained by the permittee for

paleontological determination and are

made

available upon request by the Supervisor. In addition, any other samples or cores requested by the

Supervisor are made available on request;

3. Copies of well logs and charts: one paper copy, one copy on a reproducible stable base, and

copies of composite digital well logs on magnetic tape or other suitable medium in a format

approved by the Supervisor;

4. Data and results obtained from formation fluid test;

5. Analyses of core or bottom samples or a

representative

cut or split of the core or bottom sample;

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hydrocarbons

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during operations, including near losses of well-control, abnormal geopressure, and

losses of circulation; and

7. Such other geological data, analyzed geological information, processed geological

information, and interpreted geological information as may be specified by the

Supervisor.

Section VII.

Reimbursement

to Permittees

A. After the delivery of geological data, analyzed geological information, processed geological

information, and interpreted geological information requested by the Supervisor in

accordance with subsection VI of this permit, and upon receipt of a request for reimbursement

and a

determination

by BOEM that the requested

reimbursement

is proper, BOEM will

reimburse the permittee or third party for the reasonable costs of reproducing the submitted

data and information at the permittee's or third party's lowest rate or at the lowest commercial

rate established in the area, whichever is less.

B. The permittee or third party will not be reimbursed for the costs of acquiring, analyzing,

or interpreting geological information.

Section VIII. Disclosure of Data and

Information

to the Public

A. BOEM will make data and information submitted by a permittee available in accordance with

the requirements and subject to the limitations of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.

552) and the

implementing

regulations (43 CFR Part 2), the requirements of the Act, and the

regulations contained in 30 CFR Parts 550 and 250 (Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the

Outer Continental Shelf), 30 CFR Part 551, and 30 CFR Part 552 (Outer Continental Shelf

(OCS) Oil and Gas Information Program).

B. Except as specified in this section, or Section X of this form, or in 30 CFR Parts 550, 551 552,

and 250, no data or information determined by BOEM to be exempt from public disclosure under

subsection A of this section will be provided to any affected State or be made

available to

the

executive of any affected local government or to the public unless the permittee or third party

and all persons to whom such permittee has sold, traded, or licensed the data or information

under promise of confidentiality agree to such an action.

C. Geological data, analyzed geological information, processed geological information, and

interpreted geological information submitted under a permit, and retained by BOEM will

be disclosed as follows:

1. The Director, BOEM, will immediately issue a public

announcement

when any significant

hydrocarbon

occurrences are detected or

environmental

hazards are encountered

on unleased

lands during drilling operations. In the case of significant hydrocarbon occurrences, the

Director will announce such occurrences in a form and manner that will further the national

interest without unduly damaging the competitive position of those conducting the drilling.

Other data and information pertaining to the permit will be released as indicated under 30

CFR 551.14.

2. BOEM will make available to the public all processed geological data, analyzed geological

information, processed geological information, and interpreted geological

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information (except geological data, analyzed geological information, processed

geological information, and interpreted geological information obtained from drilling a

deep stratigraphic test) 10 years after the date of issuance of the permit under which the

data and information were obtained (30 CFR 551.14); and

3. BOEM will make available to the public all geological data and information related to a

deep stratigraphic test at the earlier of the following times: (a) 25 years after the

completion of the test, or (b) for a lease sale held after the test well is completed, 60

calendar days after the Department of the Interior executes the first lease for a block, any

part of which is within 50 geographic miles (92.6 kilometers) of the site of the completed

test.

D. All other information submitted as a

requirement

of 30 CFR 551.8 and determined by BOEM to be

exempt from public disclosure will be considered as "PROPRIETARY." Such data

and information

will not be made available to the public without the consent of the permittee for

a period

of 10 years

from the date of issuance of the permit; unless the Director, BOEM, determines that earlier release is

necessary for the proper development of the area permitted. The executed permit will be considered

"NONPROPRIETARY"

and will be available to the public upon request and also on BOEM’s

website.

E. The identities of third party recipients of data and information collected under a permit will be

kept confidential. The identities will not be released unless the permittee and the third parties

agree to the disclosure.

Section IX. Disclosure to

Independent

Contractors

BOEM reserves the right to disclose any data or information acquired from a permittee to an

independent contractor or agent for the purpose of reproducing, analyzing, processing, or interpreting

such data or information. When practicable, BOEM will advise the permittee who provided the

data

information of intent to disclose the data or information to an independent contractor or agent.

BOEM notice of intent will afford the permittee a period of not less than 5 working days within

which to comment on the intended action. When BOEM so advises a permittee of the intent

disclose

data or information to an independent contractor or agent, all other owners of such data or

information will be deemed to have been notified of BOEM’s intent. Prior to any such disclosure, the

contractor or age

nt will be required to execute a written commitment not to sell, trade, license, or

disclose any data or information to anyone without the express consent of BOEM.

Section X. Sharing of

Information

with Affected States

A. At the time of soliciting nominations for the leasing of lands within 3 geographic miles of the

seaward boundary of any coastal State, BOEM, pursuant to the provisions of 30 CFR 552.7 and

subsections 8(g) and 26(e) of the Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(g) and 1352(e)), will provide the Governor

of the State (or the Governor's designated

representative)

the following information that has been

acquired by the Supervisor on such lands proposed to be offered for leasing:

1. All information on the

geographical,

geological, and ecological

characteristics

of the areas

and regions proposed to be offered for leasing;

2. An estimate of the oil and gas reserves in the area proposed for leasing; and

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seaward boundary of the State.

B. After the time of receipt of nominations for any area of the OCS within 3 geographic miles of the

seaward boundary of any coastal State and Area Identification in accordance with the provisions of

Subparts D and E of 30 CFR Part 556, BOEM, in consultation with the Governor of the State

(or the

Governor's

designated

representative),

will determine whether any tracts being given further

consideration

for leasing may contain one or more oil or gas reservoirs underlying both the

OCS and

lands subjec

t to the jurisdiction of the State.

C. At any time prior to a sale, information acquired by BOEM that pertains to the identification of

potential and/or proven common

hydrocarbon-bearing

areas within 3 geographic miles of the

seaward boundary of any such State will be shared, upon request by the Governor and pursuant to

the provisions of 30 CFR 552.7 and subsections 8(g) and 26(e) of the Act, with the Governor of

such State (or the Governor's designated representative).

D. Knowledge obtained by a State official who receives information under subsections A, B, and C

of this section will be subject to the requirements and limitations of the Act, the regulations

contained in 30 CFR Parts 550, 551, 552, and 250.

Section XI.

Fishermen's Contingency

Fund

For deep st

ratigraphic test drilling activities as described under Section V of this permit, the permittee

must meet the requirements of establishing an account with the Fishermen's Contingency Fund for the

drilling activities area pursuant to Title IV [Subsection 402(b)] of the Act and pay assessment as

required in 50 CFR 296.3 (Chapter 11 - National Marine Fisheries Service; Subchapter J -

Continental Shelf). The amount of the assessment is specified by the Secretary of Commerce,

collected by the Director, BOEM, and deposited in the fund to be appropriate account.

Section XII. Permit Modifications

The Department will have the right at any time to modify or amend any provisions of this permit,

except that the Department will not have such right with respect to the provisions of Sections VIII,

IX, and X hereof, unless required by an Act of Congress.

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IN WITNESS

WHEREOF

the parties have executed this permit and it will be effective as of the date of

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signature by the Supervisor.

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(Signature of Permittee) (Signature of Regional Supervisor)

(Type or Print Name of Permittee) (Type or Print Name of Regional Supervisor)

(Title) (Date)

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