U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Program, Marine Minerals Program
20180208
Atlantic OCS Aliquots with Sand Resources
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vector digital data
This data set contains OCS block aliquots (1/16th of OCS protraction grid block) in ESRI ArcGIS shapefile format for the BOEM Atlantic Ocean Region that contain identified sand resources and areas of sediment disposal managed by the BOEM's Marine Minerals Program. Coastal restoration, beach nourishment, and habitat reconstruction are crucial to mitigate future coastal erosion, land loss, flooding, and storm damage along the US Atlantic coast. The success of long-term effort depends on locating and securing significant quantities of OCS sediment resources that are compatible with the target environments being restored. Offshore sand resources, like upland sources, are extremely scarce where most needed. Additionally, some areas of these relatively small offshore sand resources are not extractable because of the presence of infrastructure, archaeologically sensitive areas, and/or biologically sensitive areas. Since the use of OCS sediment resources is authorized by the BOEM through its Marine Minerals Program, the bureau is implementing measure to help safeguard the most significant OCS sediment resources, reduce multiple use conflicts, and minimize interference with operations under existing leases or rights-of-way. During the planning process, entities may reference the aliquot attributes provided in this dataset to inquire about specific resources within those areas. In doing so, the BOEM MMP can continue to serve as an effective steward of our OCS resources. For more info on official OCS block diagrams depicting OCS block information, visit https://www.boem.gov/Oil-and-Gas-Energy-Program/Mapping-and-Data/Atlantic.aspx. For more info on how the BOEM manages multiple uses of resource areas on the OCS, visit https://www.boem.gov/Multiple-Uses-of-the-OCS/.
The Atlantic OCS Aliquots with Sand Resources layer serves as a planning tool to assist in the management of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sediment resources, reduce multiple use conflicts, minimize interference with existing leases (e.g. renewable energy) and rights-of-way (e.g. submerged infrastructure, shipping lanes, military operations, etc.), and help avoid sensitive areas (e.g. archaeological sites, protected habitat). These OCS blocks represent areas within the OCS protraction grid where sand resources have been identified through reconnaissance and/or design-level OCS studies. Additional OCS studies may be necessary in order to refine and quantify the extents of sand resources within these areas. The Marine Minerals Program (MMP) within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for managing non-energy minerals (primarily sand and gravel) on the OCS. Access to and identification of potential OCS sand resources is critical for the long-term success and cost-effectiveness of many shore protection, beach nourishment, and coastal habitat restoration projects along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean coasts. By replenishing these areas with sand from the OCS, the Nation’s coastlines receive crucial resources for the maintenance of a healthy coastal ecosystem. For more info on official OCS block diagrams depicting OCS block information, visit https://www.boem.gov/Oil-and-Gas-Energy-Program/Mapping-and-Data/Atlantic.aspx. For more info on how the BOEM manages multiple uses of resource areas on the OCS, visit https://www.boem.gov/Multiple-Uses-of-the-OCS/.
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Geographic extent is updated as needed/as new data are received and processed.
As needed
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U.S. Department of Commerce, 1995, Countries, dependencies, areas of special sovereignty, and their principal administrative divisions, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 10-4): Washington, D.C., National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Physical Habitats, SEA FLOOR, Reconnaissance, Physical Oceanography, Oceanographic Sensors, Sand Resources, Survey, Marine Mineral Resources, Geomorphology, GLOBAL OCEAN, Non-Energy, Chemical Research, Substrate, Shoal, ATLANTIC OCEAN, Outer Continental Shelf, Sediment Characteristics, Biological Research, Outer Continental Shelf, US, Mining and Mineral Extraction, Marine Geology, Geology, Geophysical, Sand, Gravel, Sediment, Offshore, Environment, Cubic Yards, NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, OCS, Cadastral, Official Protraction Diagrams, Supplemental Official OCS Block Diagrams
ISO 19115 Topic Categories
boundaries
environment
geoscientificInformation
location
oceans
planningCadastre
structure
utilitiesCommunication
None
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Marine Minerals Program
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Program
unknown
45600 Woodland Rd.
Sterling
VA
20166
unknown
marineminerals@boem.gov
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Leasing and Plans, Marine Minerals Program and Mapping and Automation Section
https://www.boem.gov/Multiple-Uses-of-the-OCS/
Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.4.1.5686
Original OCS block aliquot data were collected using methods that are accurate to within 1 meter.
features represented have not been tested for completeness
OCS block aliquot data were collected using methods that are accurate to within 1 meter.
BOEM MMP
20180517
Atlantic OCS Aliquots with Significant Sediment Resources
onLine
Unknown
Unknown
publication date
BOEM MMP
The spatial extents of each aliquot area are in the immediate vinicinty of sand resources identified by studies conducted in the OCS and were derived from original BOEM block aliquot shapefiles using spatial querying techniques.
The spatial extents of each aliquot area are in the immediate vinicinty of sand resources identified by studies conducted in the OCS and were derived from original BOEM block aliquot shapefiles using spatial querying techniques.
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Vector
GT-polygon composed of chains
5944
8.9831528411952133e-009
8.9831528411952133e-009
Decimal degrees
D North American 1983
GRS 1980
6378137.0
298.257222101
ATLSandAliquots
BOEM OCS block aliquots that are in immediate vicinity of identified sand resources
BOEM MMP
OBJECTID
Internal feature number.
Esri
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Shape
Feature geometry.
Esri
Coordinates defining the features.
PROT_NUMBE
Official Protraction Diagram (BOEM) in which an OCS block is related.
BOEM MBB
PROT_NUMBE
BLOCK_NUMB
The Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Block number related to a particular Official Protraction Diagram (ex. NJ18-08, 6784) where 6784 is the block number) This field includes both the number and the Identifying letter for the aliquot. Use the "BLOCK_LAB" field for IDing block numbers on 1/16 blocks (ie. labling).
BOEM OREP
BLOCK_NUMB
BLOCK_LAB
A field created for labeling purposes that identifies a subdivision of an Official Protraction Diagram, but also has all the blocks listed and can be used as an alternate to the "BLOCK_NUMB" field. Includes parent OCS block number, but not the letter ID for the aliquot.
BOEM OREP
BLOCK_LAB
SUB_BLK
A letter designation for 1/16th (an aliquot) of an OCS Block.
BOEM OREP/MBB
SUB_BLK
AREA_CODE
The designated abbreviation assigned to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) geographical units for identification purposes and for use on maps and in databases.
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
BF
Beaufort
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
BH
Bahamas
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
BW
Brunswick
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
CF
Georgetown
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
CS
Cashes Ledge
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
DB
Daytona Beach
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
FO
Ft. Pierce
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
GT
not provided from source
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
JI
not provided from source
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
JV
Jacksonville
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
MT
Manteo
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
NW
Newark
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
NY
New York
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
OL
Orlando
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
PV
Providence
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
SB
Salisbury
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
SV
Savannah
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
WA
Walker Cay
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
WM
Wilmington Valley
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
MMS_REGION
Marine minerals management region
BOEM
Marine minerals management region
AC_LAB
Label containing AREA_CODE + BLOCK_NUMBER
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
003
Label containing AREA_CODE + BLOCK_NUMBER
Technical Information Management System (TIMS)
Shape_Length
Length of feature in internal units.
Esri
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Shape_Area
Area of feature in internal units squared.
Esri
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
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Marine Minerals Program
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Program
Oceanographer
mailing and physical
45600 Woodland Rd.
Sterling
VA
20166
7037871747
marineminerals@boem.gov
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
FGDC-STD-001-1998
local time
This data is in the public domain and has no access restrictions. Please check the data set security and handling restrictions in Security Section of this metadata. Distribution is authorized to Department of Interior (DOI), Departmental Manual 375 DM 19 Information Resources Management and DOI Minerals Management Service Manual Part 386 Safeguarding of Records and Information. Release authorized to U.S. DOI contractors IAW Title 48 C.F.R. Chapter 2 Subchapter E Part 27 and Subchapter H Sec.252.245-7000. Other requests shall be referred to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, ATTN Marine Minerals Program, Sterling, VA 20166. Please check sources, scale, accuracy, currentness and other available information before using this data. Please confirm that you are using the most recent copy of both data and metadata. Acknowledgement of BOEM would be appreciated.
FIPS 199 Security Classification
Unclassified
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