Search Results for agency_names:"Ocean Energy Management Bureau"

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  • 2024-28553 — Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97064
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a record of decision (ROD) concerning wind energy development in the New York Bight area. The decision is based on an environmental impact study that reviewed potential effects on the environment. BOEM has decided to implement measures to minimize, avoid, or mitigate these impacts as conditions for approving projects proposed by companies leasing the area. These measures are detailed in the ROD, which concludes a larger environmental review process.

    Simple Explanation

    BOEM has decided how to let people build wind farms in the sea near New York while taking care to protect the environment. They have made some rules to make sure the building won't hurt the ocean too much, but they didn't say all the details of these rules.

  • 2021-00777 — Notice of Availability of the Area Identification for the Proposed Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Lease Sale 258
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4116
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the availability of the Area Identification for the proposed Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Lease Sale 258 in northern Cook Inlet, Alaska. This step is part of the 2017-2022 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The Area ID is a preliminary assessment and does not mean that leasing will definitely occur; further steps, including environmental analysis and public comments, are still needed. More information is accessible on BOEM's website and through contact with their Alaska Regional Office.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting companies explore a part of the sea in Alaska to see if they can find oil and gas, but they need to ask for everyone's thoughts and make sure it's safe first.

  • 2021-02799 — Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Revisions to the Requirements for Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf; Reopening of Comment Period
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8878
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of the Interior is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule about oil and gas operations in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. This rule was initially published on December 9, 2020, and its comment period was set to close on February 8, 2021. Due to requests for more time, the comment period is now extended by 60 days, giving the public until April 9, 2021, to share their thoughts on the proposed changes. This proposal and its commentary are managed by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of the Interior is giving people more time to say what they think about a new rule for drilling oil and gas in icy places near the ocean. They want to make sure everyone gets a chance to share their ideas until April 9th.