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  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1521
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking public comments on a study about predicting how well oil from a wellhead will burn using a detailed computer model. This study, known as OSRR 1063, assesses the efficiency of burning oil in specific situations, and BSEE is conducting a peer review to ensure the study's scientific and technical accuracy. They invite responses to specific questions about the study's assumptions, methods, and findings. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail until February 8, 2021, and should focus on the study's scientific content rather than policy issues.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) wants to know what people think about their computer test to see how much oil gets burned during spills. They are asking science experts to check if their test is accurate, and anyone can share their thoughts by sending a letter or an email until February 8, 2021.