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

Bureau/OfficeMOU or  MOA?Who with?Date SignedDurationExpiration DatePurpose of MOU or MOA
BOEMMOUDOD10/29/2024IndefiniteDate when canceled or supersededTo institutionalize the collaboration between BOEM and DOD, allowing the organizations to better find mutual solutions that support renewable energy in a manner compatible with essential military operations. 
BOEMMOUBOEM, BSEE, and USFWS09/10/2024IndefiniteDate when canceled or supersededTo ensure effective implementation of EO 13186, Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds, and to further the conservation of migratory bird resources as defined in the EO.
BOEMMOUNOAA01/12/202210 years01/11/2032To coordinate the resources, responsibilities, and expertise of both agencies to responsibly advance offshore wind energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf
BOEMMOUEPA01/20/2021indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededThis 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. 
DOIMOUThe Royal Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of the Kingdom of Norway08/18/2020indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededThe exchange of information, experiences, best practices, and policy initiatives regarding offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, and offshore marine mineral activities, and associated topics.
BOEMMOUThe Association of American State Geologists (AASG)06/10/20205 years06/10/2025To continue to foster interaction, cooperation, and coordination between BOEM and AASG regarding Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) resources. Annexes will continue to be developed under the MOU expressing mutual agreement for cooperation and communication between the organizational or program offices of the BOEM and AASG.
BOEMMOUBOEM BSEE ONRR MOU03/17/2014indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededBOEM BSEE ONRR MOU
BOEMMOUBSEE10/01/2011indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededBOEM BSEE MOU
BOEMMOABSEE10/03/2011indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededAssignments, Bonding and Pipelines MOA
BOEMMOABSEE10/03/2011indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededEnvironmental and NEPA 
BOEMMOABSEE10/01/2018indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededUpdated 2018 BOEM BSEE NEPA MOA
BOEMMOABSEE07/14/2014indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededEnforcement Activities
BOEMMOABSEE10/03/2011indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededGeological Data 
BOEMMOABSEE10/03/2011indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededMarine Minerals Program 
BOEMMOUBSEE10/03/2011indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededPlans and Permits
BOEMMOABSEE10/03/2011indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededRoyalty Relief 
BOEMMOUBSEE07/17/2014indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededU.S.-Mexico Transboundary Hydrocarbons Agreement
BOEMMOUBSEE02/16/2017indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededManaging the BOEM Safety and Occupational Health Program 
BOEMLetter of IntentUnited Mexican States National Agency for Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection of the Hydrocarbons Sector 10/05/2016indefiniteMay be discontinued 90 days after written notice by either partyStrengthen cooperation, coordination, and information sharing on environmental matters related to offshore hydrocarbon activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
BOEMProgrammatic AgreementState Historic Preservation Officers of New Jersey and New York, The Shinnecock Indian Nation, The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation06/03/201625 years06/02/2041Programmatic 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.
BOEMMOABSEE and ONRR01/05/2017indefiniteDate when canceled or supersededTo 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.
BOEMMOUNational Oceanic & Atmospheric, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance03/25/201910 years03/25/2029National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's, National Marine Fisheries Service, And The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance
BOEMMOUAlaska BOEM SOA08/30/20193 years08/30/2022MOU Alaska BOEM SOA
BOEMMOAAKCMI-University of Alaska02/08/20195 years12/31/2024MOA AKCMI - University of Alaska