Lessee
Lessee means a person who has entered into a lease with the United States to explore for, develop, and produce the leased minerals. The term lessee also includes the BOEM-approved assignee of the lease, and the owner or the BOEM-approved assignee of operating rights for the lease.
Source
30 CFR § 250.105
Scoping language
Terms used in this part will have the meanings given in the Act and as defined in this section: