Leasing
Note to Stakeholders - BOEM Announces Final Rule for Oil and Gas Leasing (03/29/2016)
BOEM is responsible for all Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leasing policy and program development issues for oil, gas and other marine minerals.
The Bureau has four major work products:
Many different disciplines contribute to and support the overall leasing program--from the initial assessment of resources to environmental considerations to the final determination of what is actually offered for lease.