Minerals Management ServiceS. Allison Abernathy2010-02-152010-02-151989http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/23849253 p.This report discusses the major issues and areas of concern for the mid-Atlantic environment that are considered in the planning process for oil and gas leasing and operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The issues are addressed with respect to the potential environmental consequences of mid-Atlantic oil and gas exploration, development and production.continental marginsoffshore oil leasesoffshore gas leasesdataenvironmental aspectsphysical oceanographycontinental shelfDescription of the Mid-Atlantic EnvironmentBook