We will release data and information that you or a third party submits and we retain according to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.
(a) If the data and information are not related to a deep stratigraphic test, we will release them to the public according to items (1), (2), and (3) in the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Regional Director will
If you or a third party submits and we disclose them to the public
(1) Geological data and information, 10 years after issuing the
permit.(2) Geophysical data, 50 years after you or a
third party submit the
data.(3) Geophysical information, 25 years after you or a
third party submit the
information.
(4) Data and information related to a deep 25 years after you complete
stratigraphic test, the test, unless the
provisions of paragraph (b)
of this section apply.------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) This paragraph applies if you are covered by paragraph (a)(4) of this section and a lease sale is held or a noncompetitive agreement is negotiated after you complete a test well. We will release the data and information related to the deep stratigraphic test at the earlier of the following times:
(1) Twenty-five years after you complete the test; or
(2) Sixty calendar days after we issue a lease, located partly or totally within 50 geographic miles (92.7 kilometers) of the test.