Offshore activity in the South Atlantic OCS is limited to exploratory 

 geophysical survey work and planning for stratigraphic drilling. There is 

 no commercial production in this OCS region as of the end of 1976. 



Projected future yields are presented in Section 4-OCS Development and 

 Future Potential . 



3.3 OCS DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION METHODOLOGY 



As of the end of 1976, no development or production methodology has 

 been employed in the South Atlantic OCS. Seismic studies have been con- 

 ducted during the spring and summer of 1976 (5, p. 20), but developments have 

 not progressed beyond that point. 



3.4 ONSHORE SUPPORT FACILITIES 



Due to the lack of exploratory or production drilling in the South 

 Atlantic OCS region, no specialized onshore support facilities have 

 been built or used in the past. Seismographic surveys have been com- 

 pleted by subcontractors who specialize in such work, and their small 

 ships require only minimal onshore support in the form of fuel, food, 

 and infrequent dock space. All such support facilities are readily 

 available in most medium-sized ports. No COST wells have been drilled 

 in the South Atlantic OCS (5), although one exploratory well was com- 

 pleted offshore of Jacksonville in 1976 (31). 



3.5 PROCESSING/DISTRIBUTION NETWORK 



No new processing or distribution facilities have been planned for or 

 constructed in the South Atlantic OCS region, nor will such facilities be 

 designed until offshore fields have been delineated and reserves determined. 



3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS 



Anticipated environmental problems are presented in detail in Section 5; 



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