Leasing and resultant exploration, development, production and transportation of OCS oil and gas also are subject to the mandates of NEPA, the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), and the Clean Water Act.

• 外大陆架油气田的租赁、合作考察、开发、生产和运输部要依据《国家环境政策法》、《海岸地区管理条例》、《洁净水法案》办理手续。