RESOLVING ISSUES 



The Congress has in place a moratorium on leasing in submarine canyons 

 and in depths out to 400 m. This action was recognized at the outset as a 

 stopgap measure, and with evaluation of facts and deliberation, at least some 

 of the complex environmental issues may be resolved. The workshop organizers 

 are hoping for some level of consensus. Where this is not possible, 

 mechanisms such as minority reports are possible. 



In closing, it is important to state that it is the aim of the workshop 

 to provide a forum where members may draw conclusions without undue bias or 

 pressure from MMS. 



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