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Information Collection Activities; OMB Review Comment Request

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement submitted information collection plans for OMB review and requested public comment. The notice provides details on the specific information collection activities and the associated OMB control number.

Oil and Gas Operations: Revisions to Safety and Environmental Management Systems

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) has proposed revisions to the Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) requirements for oil and gas and sulphur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. This proposed rule aims to enhance safety and environmental protection measures in these operations.

Information Collection Activity Unitization OMB Review Comment Request

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has submitted an information collection activity concerning unitization for OMB review. The agency is requesting public comments on this extension of an existing collection.

Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement issued a notice regarding the commercial lease of submerged lands for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf. This notice provides details and procedures for such leases.

Outer Continental Shelf Official Protraction Diagram and Lease Maps Notice

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement published a notice regarding the Outer Continental Shelf official protraction diagram and lease maps. This notice serves as an informational update on the availability of these diagrams.

Risk Management and Financial Assurance for OCS Lease Obligations

The Ocean Energy Management Bureau has issued a proposed rule concerning risk management and financial assurance for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease and grant obligations. This proposal includes a comment period ending on May 8, 2026.

Environmental Impact Statement for California Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for proposed oil and gas lease sales in California. This notice initiates a public comment period to gather input on the scope of the environmental review.

Gulf of America OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sales Record of Decision

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a Record of Decision reaffirming decisions for Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales 259 and 261, and related post-lease activities. This notice also covers Gulf of America Regional OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sales and Post-Lease Activities.

Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Regulations Revisions

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a proposed rule to make administrative revisions to regulations concerning Outer Continental Shelf minerals, excluding oil, gas, and sulphur. The public comment period for this proposed rule closes on April 27, 2026.

Proposed Sale Notice for Gulf of America OCS Lease Sale 3

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has published a notice regarding the proposed sale of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease Sale 3 in the Gulf of America. This notice outlines the proposed terms and conditions for the lease sale, which is a step in the process of offering offshore energy resources.