• North of the Arctic Circle
    Six miles north of Alaska’s Arctic coast, the 5-acre man-made island juts out from the Beaufort Sea amidst the sprawling Arctic.
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  • Ohmsett Panoramic
    Oil spill response equipment testing at the Ohmsett facility. This photo depicts the Ohmsett staff measuring the oil recovery rate for an oleophilic drum skimmer when placed in a 1/2 inch thick oil slick on the water.
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  • Bolt and Connector Failures
    Critical connector and bolt failures are a growing concern offshore.
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  • Well Control Rule
    The regulations represent one of the most significant safety and environmental protection reforms the Interior Department has ever undertaken.
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From the Newsroom

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director Brian Salerno visited each of the five district offices and the regional office of BSEE’s Gulf of Mexico Region this week. He presented awards and thanked employees for the work they have accomplished since he took the helm over three years ago. “I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the hard work all of you do every day to advance safety and protect the environment,” Salerno said. “Whether you are out on the rigs inspecting or you fill an administra
BSEE Director Thanks Staff During Five-Stop Gulf Tour
December 12, 2016

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director Brian Salerno visited each of the five district offices and the regional office of BSEE’s Gulf of Mexico Region...

BSEE Hosts Joint Industry Task Force Workshop
BSEE Hosts Joint Industry Task Force Workshop
December 9, 2016

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BSEE Releases Decommissioning Cost Reporting for Pipelines Rule
November 16, 2016

WASHINGTON - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Brian Salerno today announced the release of final pipeline decommissioning...

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Director's Corner

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Brian Salerno,
BSEE Director

December 12, 2016

The most difficult part of being BSEE’s director involves the rare moments when I learn of an offshore fatality. Even though I don’t personally know those who were lost, I still sense a portion of the pain that the families are enduring. When I write a letter to a grieving family member, expressing my condolences, I turn my thoughts next to the things that BSEE can do make this sacrifice meaningful. This is a major reason why I am so passionate about our investigative function. 

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BSEE Blog

On a helicopter to observe firsthand how inspectors operate offshore. Listening to inspectors on this trip helped me see a connection between their work and the strategic plan.
December 13, 2016
Bringing BSEE’s Mission to Life
Within days of starting my new job, I was given a major assignment. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, otherwise known as BSEE (and pronounced Bessie), was...

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