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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...

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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...

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This issue of Ocean Science celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

BOEM announces the bureau will offer more than 48 million acres offshore Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama for oil and gas exploration and development, in a lease sale that will include all available unleased areas in the Central Planning Area (CPA).

DOI and BOEM announced the completion of the nation’s sixth competitive lease sale for renewable energy in federal waters.

BOEM has published the Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Leases Map Book. This book provides an overview of active commercial and research leases issued by BOEM to date.

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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.

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