• Governor's Office of General Austin, Texas 78711 Counsel and Criminal Justice Phone (512) 475-3021 July 23, 1981 MEMO TO: WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS, JR. FROM: DAVID A. DEAN RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE NGA ON OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASING Attached please find (1) a letter from you to Governor Busbee requesting that he establish a special committee, consisting of the 22 coastal Governors, to help resolve the impasse with the DOI over an equitable state-federal distribution of Federal offshore lease revenues within 3 miles of each state's seaward boundary; (2) a letter to each of the 22 Governors explaining the significance of this issue and the need to develop a united front in dealing with DOI; and (3) a draft position paper on the issue which offers a possible solution. Bob Armstrong agrees that this approach deserves a try. We have visited with Bob about a 50-50 division of bonuses and production revenues. While he joins us in believing a 50-50 division will probably be unattainable, he indicates it would be a good starting point. Recommendation: that you call Governor George Busbee, (404) 656-1776, and tell him of the concept and that after your discussion with him that the attached letters and position paper be mailed. Georgia is an affected state and I can see no reason why Busbee would not support this proposal. DAVID A. DEAN General Counsel