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  • 2021-03693 — Withdrawal of the Public Review Period for Cook Inlet Lease Sale 258
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10994
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has withdrawn the public review period and virtual public hearings for the proposed Cook Inlet Lease Sale 258. This action, effective immediately, cancels the comment period and hearings originally scheduled for February 9-11, 2021, in response to Executive Order 14008. This order called for a pause on new oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters until a comprehensive review is completed. The withdrawal aims to save administrative costs while the review is underway.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is putting a pause on asking people what they think about a plan to allow companies to look for oil and gas in a place called Cook Inlet. They are doing this because a big rule says they need to check everything carefully before letting this happen.

  • 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.

  • 2024-29358 — Notice of Availability of Determination of Competitive Interest in Wind Energy Area Options C and D in the Gulf of Mexico
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101047
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has decided that there is competitive interest in leasing areas for wind energy development in the Gulf of Mexico, following a request for competitive interest published earlier in 2024. Hecate Energy Gulf Wind LLC initially expressed interest in leasing the areas, and Invenergy GOM Offshore Wind LLC also submitted an interest. Both companies have been found to be qualified for holding a lease, and BOEM plans to proceed with a competitive lease sale process in the Gulf, potentially starting in 2026. This decision comes after BOEM reviewed proposals and comments regarding the suitability of the specified areas for wind energy projects.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding who gets to put big windmills in the ocean to make electricity, and two companies want to do it. They will have a fair competition to pick the best one to do the job.

  • 2024-31062 — Notice of Availability of a Joint Record of Decision for the Proposed SouthCoast Wind Project
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105626
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the joint record of decision for the SouthCoast Wind Project, which will be built offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This decision includes approvals from several agencies, like the Department of the Interior, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, about permits and environmental regulations for the wind project. The project will involve installing up to 147 wind turbines and export cables and aims to ensure minimal impact on marine life and habitats. The joints ROD concludes necessary environmental assessments, supporting the construction approval while outlining required mitigation and monitoring efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has given the green light to build a big wind farm in the ocean near Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This project will put up lots of windmills to make electricity from the wind, and different agencies have made sure it won't harm sea animals and the environment too much.

  • 2024-29360 — Notice of Availability of a Gulf of Mexico Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101044
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the release of a draft report called the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales: Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. This report studies potential impacts of oil and gas leasing in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. BOEM is requesting public comments on this draft until January 27, 2025, and will hold virtual public meetings for further discussion. The draft considers various alternatives for oil and gas leasing and analyzes the possible effects on the environment and communities, balancing energy needs with environmental protection.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management wants to know what people think about their plan to look for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico, so they're sharing a draft report and asking everyone to give their thoughts before January 27, 2025. They'll also have online meetings so people can learn more and share their ideas.

  • 2024-31231 — Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the Guam Outer Continental Shelf-Call for Information and Nominations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 663
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking public input and nominations regarding potential commercial wind energy leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Guam. This initiative aims to gather information on local site conditions, resources, and usage to decide whether to hold a competitive lease sale or issue a noncompetitive lease. BOEM is working with various stakeholders, including federal agencies and local communities, to evaluate suitable areas for offshore wind projects. Feedback is essential to identify areas that are appropriate for development and address any concerns or conflicts with existing ocean uses.

    Simple Explanation

    The document talks about finding good spots for wind farms in the sea near Guam, and it asks people to share what they know about the area to help decide if it's a good idea. It also wants to hear from companies that might want to build these wind farms.

  • 2021-00781 — Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Cook Inlet Lease Sale 258
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4117
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 258 in Alaska's Cook Inlet. This document is now open for public review and comment until March 1, 2021, with virtual public hearings scheduled for February 2021. The Draft EIS explores potential environmental impacts of the lease sale and considers alternatives to the proposal, focusing on protecting local wildlife and important ecological areas. Public feedback can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is asking people what they think about a plan to look for oil and gas in Alaska's Cook Inlet. They want to make sure it won't harm animals and nature, and people can share their ideas about it online.

  • 2025-00733 — Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Vineyard Mid-Atlantic Project on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New York
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3917
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) plans to create an environmental impact statement (EIS) for an offshore wind energy facility proposed by Vineyard Mid-Atlantic, LLC. This project aims to build and operate wind turbines in a designated area off the coast of New York and New Jersey. The EIS will assess the potential environmental effects and consider public comments. BOEM's decision will help determine whether the facility can move forward, in line with federal and state goals for renewable energy.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine people planning to put lots of big windmills out in the ocean, far away from the shore, to catch the wind and make electricity. They're going to look very carefully at how this might affect the ocean, the animals, and the people nearby to make sure it's a good idea, and they want to hear what everyone thinks about it first!

  • 2020-27252 — Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 5322
    Reading Time:about 11 hours

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as requested by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), has issued regulations to allow the oil and gas industry to unintentionally take marine mammals during geophysical survey activities in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years. This means that companies can get special permissions to conduct surveys that might disturb marine mammals, as long as they follow guidelines to minimize the impact on these animals and their habitats. This includes using monitoring and reporting methods to ensure compliance with the rules, and taking measures like stopping activities to avoid harming the animals. These regulations aim to balance industrial activities with the protection of marine life.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government says oil and gas companies can do special underwater studies in the Gulf of Mexico for the next five years, but they have to be careful not to hurt whales and dolphins while they do it. If they accidentally disturb these animals, they must stop and report it to make sure the sea creatures are safe.

  • 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.

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