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Missions & Activities

Missions & Activities . Regulatory & Permitting. Key functions of BOEM.

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Missions & Activities

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  1. Missions & Activities Regulatory & Permitting Key functions ofBOEM Develops Five Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil & Natural Gas Leasing Program - overseeing assessments of oil, gas & other mineral resource potential of OCS; inventories oil & gas reserves; develops production projections; conducts economic evaluations ensuring receipt of fair market value for OCS leases; Handlesactual Oil & Gas Lease Sales, along with Marine Mineralsnegotiated agreements, official maps, and GIS data; Responsible for offshore Renewable Energy Programsgranting leases, easements, rights-of-way for orderly, safe, and environmentally responsible renewable energy development activities; Conductsenvironmental reviews, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses and compliance documents for energy development planning. Analyses informs decisions on Five Year Program, conventional and renewable energy leasing and development activities. Scientists conduct, oversee environmental studies to inform policy decisions relating to management of energy and marine mineral resources on the OCS; and, Managesoil & gas resource evaluations, environmental studies & assessments, leasing activities through three regional offices – Anchorage, New Orleans&Camarillo(CA) – including review of Exploration Plans & Development Operations & Coordination Documents, fair market value determinations, and geological & geophysical permitting. • Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) promotes energy independence, environmental protection and economic development through responsible, science-based management of offshore conventional and renewable energy resources. • Environmental Sciences • Research & Studies • Resource Evaluation • Leasing & Plans

  2. BOEM Outreach

  3. Connecting with Tribes. . . • Routine engagements, activities • Emails every 2-to-3 weeks about BOEM and BSEE activities, events or recruitment opportunities • Phone calls routinely, as necessary, every 4-to-6 weeks • Invitations, in writing and verbally, to visit with us when in Anchorage • Discussion of potential G2G Consultations, meeting topics • Areas of interest, i.e., topical updates, heads-up on studies, research, hearings, events

  4. Traditional Knowledge BOEM Alaska Region advocates for obtaining, using and inclusion of ‘Traditional Knowledge’ across all of our research and studies projects, programs and activities. Not only does it make sense, but it is critical to our missions. In more than 40 years and over 400 research projects and studies, scientists continue to affirm the significant impact and value of the input, insight and contributions provided by the Elders and the people. http://www.boem.gov/uploadedFiles/BOEM/Newsroom/Publications_Library/Ocean_Science/OS_12_apr_may_jun.pdf

  5. Adding Value in our efforts

  6. Reaching Out…

  7. Michael HallerTribal & Community Liaison Phone:(907) 334-5276 / Email:Michael.Haller@boem.gov Visit BOEM Alaska Region Community Outreach at: http://www.boem.gov/About-BOEM/BOEM-Regions/Alaska-Region/Community-Liaison/Index.aspx 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500 Anchorage, AK 99503-5823

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