Beyond the area of state ownership in the U.S. outer continental shelf, the right to drill is controlled by the __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — Minerals Management Service

The Minerals Management Service (now part of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) holds jurisdiction over mineral leasing and drilling rights on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. While the Coast Guard regulates safety and pollution, the MMS/BOEM manages the legal authority to conduct drilling operations in these federal waters.