(a) The FSN is a notice that BOEM will publish in the Federal Register at least 30 calendar days before each prospective auction. The FSN will describe the final auction details and will include or describe the availability of information pertaining to:

(1) The leases to be offered, including:

(i) The lease areas, including size and location;

(ii) Lease terms and conditions, including the rental rate and the operating fee rate;

(iii) Other payment requirements, as applicable; and

(iv) Requirements for performance under the lease, including site-specific lease stipulations and environmental mitigation measures;

(2) Steps a bidder must take to ensure eligibility to participate in the auction (e.g. financial forms, bid deposits);

(3) The availability and potential value of bidding credit(s), if any are offered, and the actions or commitments required to obtain them.

(4) A detailed description of the auction format and procedures as further described in § 585.223;

(5) The maximum number or specific sets of lease areas that any given bidder may be allowed to bid on or to acquire in an auction, if applicable;

(6) Lease award procedures, including how and when a lease will be awarded and executed, and how BOEM will handle unsuccessful bids and applications;

(7) A copy of, or a reference to, the official BOEM lease form; and

(8) Other relevant matters as determined by BOEM.

(b) The terms of the FSN may differ from the proposed terms of the PSN.