Subpart A General Provisions
Subpart B Bidding Systems
Subpart C Operating Allowances
Subpart E Electronic Filings

Terms Used In 30 CFR Part 560 - Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.