Interior clarifies OCS renewable energy regulatory role

Deepwater Wind's Block Island Wind Farm is the first commercial wind energy project inU.S. waters. Department of Energy photo.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced steps to ensure workplace safety on outer continental shelf (OCS) renewable energy facilities. The new policy, which will be published in the Federal Register on Oct. 18, clarifies that DOI will act as the principal federal agency for the regulation and enforcement of safety and health requirements for OCS renewable energy facilities.

“This policy statement is a major milestone in advancing the renewable energy program on the OCS,” said Bureau...

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BSEE head focuses on safety and environment at NOIA meeting

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director Scott Angelle (center) accompanies BSEE Inspector Josh Ladner (left) on an offshore drilling operations inspection. BSEE photo
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Scott Angelle discussed the importance of safe and environmentally sustainable offshore energy production Wednesday at the 2018 National Ocean Industries Association fall meeting in San Antonio.

“This administration is focused on energy dominance done safely and responsibly because it supports national security, job security, and energy security,” said Angelle. “America deserves a plan for offshore’s contribution to energy dominance,...

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