Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 17970
Reading Time:about 2 minutes
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced changes to its Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) planning areas. These areas are defined sections of the ocean floor used for planning oil and gas activities. Due to updates in U.S. maritime boundaries and new policies, BOEM has expanded its planning areas from 26 to 27, even though the overall acreage has decreased slightly. This change includes the addition of a new "High Arctic Planning Area" and updates to the boundaries in the Gulf of America.
Simple Explanation
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has added one more section in the ocean where they plan for oil and gas activities, so now there are 27 sections instead of 26. But even with more sections, the total size is a bit smaller than before.