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Prior to developing outer continental shelf oil and gas resources, a lessee must have an approved development and production plan. The plan must describe the objectives and tentative schedule for start to completion. BOEM regulations at 30 CFR 550. 242 describe the information that must accompany the plan. BOEM conducts both technical and environmental reviews of the plan.
Prior to beginning construction activities on an OCS wind lease, a lessee must have an approved construction and operations plan (COP). The COP must describe all proposed activities including construction, commercial operations, and conceptual decommissioning of all facilities. BOEM regulations at 39 CFR 585.620 describe the information that must be in the COP.
Triggered missed date from extending Section 106 consultation concluded (Agency Action) within 30 days of its current target date which was 06/21/2024 and extended to 08/21/2024
A website providing links to BOEM guidance documents, including those related to NEPA implementation.
Agency Milestone Date of 03/18/2024 for Notification agency will use NEPA substitution approach [36 CFR 800.8(c)] (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days
Agency Milestone Date of 02/23/2024 for EFH Consultation Request Submitted – EFH Assessment (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days
Agency Milestone Date of 02/23/2024 for ESA Consultation Request Package Submitted (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days
Agency Milestone Date of 01/25/2024 for Final decision/agency action (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days