⚒️Intent to Prepare Supplemental EIS for Oil and Gas Leasing in California
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California intends to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) and a potential resource management plan (RMP) amendment for the Bakersfield Field Office. The supplemental EIS will analyze the impacts of oil and gas leasing and development on BLM- managed public land and mineral estate in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area exclusive of the California Coastal National Monument and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Lands withdrawn from mineral entry by law, including national monuments and designated wilderness areas, would remain unavailable for leasing and development. This notice initiates the process to solicit public comments to identify issues and announces a potential RMP amendment.
Learn More🛢️Oil Spill Response Requirements Compliance Notice for Businesses
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information collection.
Learn More🛢️Proposed Rescission of Alaska Oil Regulation and Its Implications
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to rescind the "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska" final rule, issued on May 7, 2024. We solicit comment on all aspects of this proposed rule.
Learn More🛢️Proposed Changes to Oil and Gas Reserves Reporting Requirements
EIA invites public comment on the proposed three-year extension, with changes, to the Form EIA-64A, "Annual Report of the Origin of Natural Gas Liquids Production" and Form EIA-23L, "Annual Report of Domestic Oil and Gas Reserves," and continued suspension of Form EIA-23S, "Annual Survey of Domestic Oil and Gas Reserves (Summary Version)," as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🛢️Compliance Notice for Oil and Gas Production Safety Systems
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE, we) proposes to renew an information collection.
Learn More🐬Shell's LOA Modification Affects Marine Mammal Take Regulations
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America (GOA), originally published as Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, notification is hereby given that NMFS has modified the expiration date of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell) for the taking of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the GOA.
Learn More🌊Jurisdictional Changes in Outer Continental Shelf Planning Areas
This notice informs the public that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has made modifications to its Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) planning areas, which are geographic subdivisions of the OCS that BOEM uses for planning and administrative purposes for oil and gas activities. The OCS Lands Act (OCSLA) is the primary authority that provides BOEM with jurisdiction covering the entire OCS. As described below, changes to the boundaries of this jurisdiction have occurred since BOEM last established these subdivisions, and BOEM has modified its planning areas to account for these changes. As a result, the total number of OCS planning areas has increased from 26 to 27. The total acreage for the OCS planning areas has decreased, from approximately 1.72 billion acres to 1.68 billion acres, which does not include the OCS offshore the U.S. Territories and Hawaii. The U.S. Territories and Hawaii OCS areas, accounting for approximately 1.48 billion acres, are not considered for oil and gas leasing, so have not been designated as "planning areas." Additional information can be found at https:// www.boem.gov/oil-gas-energy/leasing/outer-continental-shelf.
Learn More🌊Request for Information on the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program
Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Lands Act requires the Department of the Interior (DOI) to invite and solicit information from interested and affected parties during the preparation of a National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program (National OCS Program). The 10th National OCS Program, for 2024 to 2029, was approved on December 14, 2023, and went into effect on July 1, 2024. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is soliciting information on the preparation of a new, 11th National OCS Program to, upon completion, replace the 10th National OCS Program.
Learn More🐬Notice on Taking Marine Mammals During Geophysical Surveys
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America, originally published as "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico," notification is hereby given that NMFS has modified the expiration date of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to WesternGeco for the taking of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of America (GOA).
Learn More🐚Removal of Marine Archaeology Protection Rule
Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress passed, and the President signed, a joint resolution disapproving the final "Protection of Marine Archaeology Resources" rule published by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on September 3, 2024. That rule required lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to BOEM for approval of proposed activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Under the joint resolution and by operation of the Congressional Review Act, the "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources" rule has no force or effect.
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