Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement (MOU/MOAs)

Bureau/Office MOU or  MOA? Who with? Date Signed Duration Expiration Date Purpose of MOU or MOA
BOEM MOU NOAA 1/12/2022 10 years 1/11/2032 To coordinate the resources, responsibilities, and expertise of both agencies to responsibly advance offshore wind energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf
BOEM MOU EPA 1/20/2021 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded

This revised MOU facilitates cooperation and coordination among the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and the Environmental Protection Agency for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Issuance associated with Outer Continental Shelf Oil (OCS) oil and gas lease activities. 
BOEM MOA BOEM/BSEE 12/22/2020 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded This MOA establishes a general framework for coordination between BOEM and BSEE in regulating Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) renewable energy activities. This MOA is intended to clarify each bureau's roles and responsibilities and promote efficient use of each bureau's resources.  
DOI MOU The Royal Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of the Kingdom of Norway 8/18/2020 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded The exchange of information, experiences, best practices, and policy initiatives regarding offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, and offshore marine mineral activities, and associated topics.
DOI MOU The Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 4/8/2019 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded To promote a mutually beneficial relationship between the Participants in the field of offshore wind energy, with a view to sharing knowledge, experiences, data, and best practices relevant to the development of offshore wind energy.
BOEM MOU BOEM BSEE ONRR MOU 3/17/2014 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded BOEM BSEE ONRR MOU
BOEM MOU BSEE 10/01/2011 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded BOEM BSEE MOU
BOEM MOA BSEE 10/3/2011 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Assignments, Bonding and Pipelines MOA
BOEM MOA BSEE 10/3/2011 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Environmental and NEPA 
BOEM MOA BSEE 10/1/2018 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Updated 2018 BOEM BSEE NEPA MOA
BOEM MOA BSEE 7/14/2014 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Enforcement Activities
BOEM MOA BSEE 10/3/2011 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Geological Data 
BOEM MOA BSEE 10/3/2011 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Marine Minerals Program 
BOEM MOU BSEE 10/3/2011 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Plans and Permits
BOEM MOA BSEE 10/3/2011 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Royalty Relief 
BOEM MOU BSEE 7/17/2014 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement
BOEM MOU BSEE 2/16/2017 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded Managing the BOEM Safety and Occupational Health Program 
BOEM MOU The Government of the Kingdom of Denmark 5/4/2016 5 years 5/3/2021 To promote a mutually beneficial  relationship between the participants in the field of offshore wind energy, with a view to sharing knowledge, experiences, data, and best practices relevant to the development of offshore wind energy.
BOEM Letter of Intent United Mexican States National Agency for Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection of the Hydrocarbons Sector  10/5/2016 indefinite May be discontinued 90 days after written notice by either party Strengthen cooperation, coordination, and information sharing on environmental matters related to offshore hydrocarbon activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
BOEM Programmatic Agreement State Historic Preservation Officers of New Jersey and New York, The Shinnecock Indian Nation, The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 6/3/2016 25 years 6/2/2041 Programmatic Agreement BOEM NY & NJ NHPA:To use National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106, consultations to identify historic properties, assess potential effects, and avoid, reduce or resolve adverse effects concerning renewable energy development on the OCS.
BOEM MOA BSEE and ONRR 1/5/2017 indefinite Date when canceled or superseded To establish policies on application of proceeds from financial securities called upon in the context of OCS bankruptcies.  Priority given to application of funds toward safety and environmental problems over monetary debts.
BOEM MOU WTRIM: DOD DOE FAA NOAA 12/21/2018 5 years 12/21/2023 This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supersedes the 2014 Memorandum of Understanding, Establishment of the Wind Turbine Radar Interference Mitigation Working Group (WTRIM), and establishes a general framework to encourage cooperation and coordination between the signatory agencies.  The purpose of this MOU is to identify and develop the means to mitigate the potential technical and operational effects of wind turbine projects on critical radar missions within the jurisdiction of the signatory agencies, including offshore regions.
BOEM MOU Deepwater Wind South Fork and Environmental Consultants  7/2/2018 3 years 7/2/2021 MOU SFWF NEPA -Deepwater Wind South Fork and Environmental Consultants
BOEM MOU National Oceanic & Atmospheric, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance 3/25/2019 10 years 3/25/2029 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's, National Marine Fisheries Service, And The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance
BOEM MOU Vineyard Wind LLC - ERM West Inc 2/13/2018 3 years 2/13/2021 National Marine Fisheries Service, 
BOEM MOU BSEE & Others Offshore Aquaculture 2/6/2017 5 years 2/6/2022 MOU BSEE and Offshore Aquaculture
BOEM MOU State of California 12/12/2016 5 years 12/12/2021 MOU DOI-State of California Renewable Energy
BOEM MOA U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 12/1/2016 5 years 12/1/2021 USACE Barrier Restoration-To provide for the use of up to 19,600,000 cubic yards of OCS sand for barrier island restoration, Gulf Islands National Seashore
BOEM MOU Southeast Natural Resource Leadership Group (SENRLG) 7/28/2016 5 years 7/28/2021 To further the common commitment of parties such as the NPS, USFWS, USGS, BOEM, other federal agencies & the Tennessee Valley Authority in the southeast region of the U.S to share information and cooperate in ways that support their respective missions, mandates, programs, and resource management responsibilities.
BOEM MOU Alaska BOEM SOA 8/30/2019 3 years 8/30/2022 MOU Alaska BOEM SOA
BOEM MOA AKCMI-University of Alaska 2/8/2019 5 years 12/31/2024 MOA AKCMI - University of Alaska
BOEM MOU U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, and Texas General Land Office (GLO)  7/13/2020 5 years 7/13/2025 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, and Texas General Land Office (GLO) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to address coastal restoration in Texas. This effort is intended to streamline and synchronize Gulf of Mexico sediment resource identification for Texas coastal protection and restoration projects and plans.