Our goals are to ensure environmentally responsible operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and work toward stewardship of the OCS. Learn more...
Since 2010, BOEM has awarded nine commercial wind energy leases on the Atlantic coast. Competitive lease sales have generated over $14.5M in high bids for more than 700,000 acres in federal waters. Learn more about BOEM's renewable energy program...
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...
Hurricane Sandy Progress: BOEM received $13.6 million through the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act to address critical needs for Outer Continental Shelf sand and gravel and research throughout the Atlantic coastal areas undergoing recovery and rebuilding.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and BOEM Director Abigail Ross Hopper announced that 343,833 acres offshore New Jersey will be offered for commercial wind energy development in a competitive lease sale on November 9, 2015.
BOEM issues proposed guidelines to clarify procedures for oil and gas companies on the OCS.
