BOEM Proposed Rule on Offshore Renewable Energy Development

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning its approach to regulatory impact analysis for offshore renewable energy projects. The document, posted on March 9, 2026, details the agency's proposed framework and analysis methods for evaluating the economic and environmental impacts of proposed renewable energy activities on the Outer Continental Shelf.

This NPRM initiates a public comment period, during which interested parties, including energy companies and environmental groups, can submit feedback on the proposed regulatory analysis framework. Compliance officers should review the proposed changes to understand potential future requirements and prepare to submit comments by the specified deadline to influence the final rule. Specific deadlines for comment submission are expected to be detailed within the full NPRM document.