§285.417. When may BSEE order a suspension? — Inbound Citations

(a) A suspension is an interruption of the term of your lease or grant that may occur as ordered by BSEE, as provided in § 285.417; or as approved or ordered by BOEM, as provided in 30 CFR 585.416 and 585.417.

If BSEE orders a suspension, as provided in § 285.417, BOEM may waive or defer your payment obligations during the suspension. BOEM's decision to waive or defer payments will depend on the reasons for the suspension, including your responsibility for the circumstances necessitating a suspension.

A suspension will be in effect for the period specified by BSEE. If BSEE determines that the circumstances giving rise to a suspension ordered under § 285.417 cannot be resolved within 5 years, the Secretary may initiate cancellation of the lease or grant, as provided in § 285.437.

(2) As ordered by BOEM, as provided in § 585.417 or by BSEE as provided in 30 CFR 285.417.