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OCS Renewable Energy Facilities Information Collection Renewal

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an information collection related to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) renewable energy facilities under OMB Control Number 1014-0034. The collection is being renewed pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments on this information collection request are due June 1, 2026.

BSEE Offshore Downhole Commingling Regulations Update

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is issuing a direct final rule to revise offshore downhole commingling regulations. These updates ensure consistency with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) and clarify how BSEE will apply OBBB standards when reviewing commingling requests.

Initial Regulatory Impact Analysis for RIN 1014-AA63

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has posted an Initial Regulatory Impact Analysis (IRIA) for RIN 1014-AA63. This document provides an economic analysis related to potential regulatory changes.

Proposed Revisions to Oil and Gas Well Control Rule

The Department of the Interior, through BSEE, is proposing revisions to the 2023 well control rule for oil and gas operations. The proposed changes aim to clarify reporting and recordkeeping requirements, reduce duplicative submissions, and enhance clarity for BSEE review. Public comments are due by March 25, 2026.

BSEE Notice on Information Collection Renewal

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the renewal of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, utility, and clarity of the collection, as well as methods to minimize respondent burden.

BSEE Notice on Decommissioning Activities Information Collection

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the renewal of an information collection related to decommissioning activities. The comment period closes on November 24, 2025.