Our goals are to be good stewards and protect the environment while overseeing the development of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and marine mineral resources. Learn more...
To date, BOEM has awarded eleven commercial wind energy leases on the Atlantic coast, nine of which are competitively issued leases and two of which are non-competitively issued leases. Competitive lease sales have generated $16.4 million in winning bids for more than 1.18 million acres in Federal waters. Learn more...
BOEM is ready to respond to hurricane-related disasters and provides access to sand so that eroded or damaged coasts and wetlands can be restored. Learn more...
BOEM manages the development of offshore energy and mineral resources appropriately balancing economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection. Learn more...
Secretary Jewell Announces Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan for 2017-2022. Maps and other information, including the Proposed Final Program and answers to frequently asked questions are available.
DOI and BOEM announced that 79,350 acres offshore New York will be offered in a December 15 commercial wind lease sale.
BOEM and MassCEC announce the results of two new multi-year marine wildlife survey efforts within the Wind Energy Areas offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Four years after Hurricane Sandy, BOEM and state partners release new reports outlining Atlantic offshore sand resources for coastal restoration.
