6 Jun 2025
🌊Amendments to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America
Summary
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is amending its regulations that implement the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to revise language reading "Gulf of Mexico" or the associated acronym "GOM" to read "Gulf of America" or the associated acronym "GOA." Executive Order 14172 directs agencies to make this change. This final rule ensures that these regulations comply with this order.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Ocean Energy Management Bureau
Business Impact
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The regulation amends several references in existing laws from "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America," impacting compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses operating in these regions. Consequently, affected entities must update their documentation and practices by the effective date.
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