Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

⚡ The Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale begins at 9am ET! We will share round-by-round results online. 👉 Follow @BOEM on X for real-time updates: https://twitter.com/BOEM This sale represents a major milestone in harnessing the Central Atlantic's wind energy potential, aiming to power millions of homes and support the Administration’s goal of deploying 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. Visit https://lnkd.in/gwiRfTWb to learn more about this sale.

Prior to planning and leasing, we conduct thorough environmental reviews of all proposed offshore wind activities. This is key to mitigating potential impacts on ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities.  Learn more about our analysis in the Oregon 👇 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | You are invited to attend the Guam Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting on September 11, 2024 at 10:00 am ChST in Hagatna, Guam. 🌊The purpose of the meeting is for task force members to discuss updates on the potential for offshore renewable energy offshore Guam. 🌊The meeting will include an overview of Guam’s renewable energy goals and BOEM’s leasing process. 🌊The meeting will also provide task force members an opportunity to share information and perspectives on offshore wind planning and discuss potential next steps. 🌊There will be opportunities for questions and public input, both virtually and in-person, at the end of the meeting. For details and registration information, visit https://ow.ly/P8lC50T7TGc

Meet Doug. Our Pacific Regional Director shares his extensive career journey from an Airborne Ranger Infantryman in the U.S. Army to leading the Pacific Region at BOEM. He now oversees offshore energy development with a focus on renewable energy and environmental stewardship. Boren's leadership is guided by a commitment to collaboration, respect, and innovative solutions for sustainable energy. Learn more: https://ow.ly/7g4650T72Yk Visit https://ow.ly/Crou50T72Yn to learn about all of the BOEM Regional Directors. Each Regional Director Spotlight dives into the professional and personal journeys of the leaders managing our nation’s offshore energy resources. Through their stories and career advice, each offer a unique perspective on the Bureau’s work and sheds light on the individuals who navigate the complexities of federal service with dedication and expertise.

✨ WE’RE HIRING ✨ ISO: GS-0028-14 Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist BOEM, Office of Environmental Programs U.S. Department of the Interior Duty Location: Jefferson, LA; Camarillo, CA; or Anchorage, AK Closing Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 Visit the job posting https://ow.ly/xYU150T5jJC Job Duties: 1. Provides managerial leadership, guidance, and direction for an interdisciplinary staff of scientists and technical specialists in the Unit. These responsibilities include: developing and managing budget and staffing plans for the Unit; evaluating performance; hiring; identifying developmental and training needs; counseling; resolving complaints; and effecting minor disciplinary actions. 2. Exercises a broad range of supervisory responsibility over the Unit's operations. These responsibilities include: representing the Section at internal and external meetings; defining controls and objectives; instituting standard operating procedures and methodologies; establishing priorities; planning the work to be accomplished by the Unit; overseeing the scheduling and preparation of assigned work; and reviewing assigned work, as necessary. 3. Advises management on policy, guidance, and regulations regarding Bureau issues in general and specifically regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), and pre-lease activities. This includes: participating in the development of goals and objectives; assisting with tactical plans to accomplish objectives; participating in the development and review of regulations and policy; evaluating the associated impacts on existing procedures, workload, and staffing; and participating in the development and/or adaptation of standard operating procedures responsive to new policies. 4. Analyzes Bureau program issues and projects and prepares and presents briefs and related recommendations for management. 5. Coordinates directly and routinely with other Bureau offices, Federal and State agencies, private industry, and special interest groups Apply here: https://ow.ly/xYU150T5jJC

Scientific data informs our decisions on offshore energy development. But what exactly does that mean? 🤔 Example: we map the baseline acoustic seascape to understand what sounds are naturally present in the ocean (spoiler: the ocean can be very loud). With underwater listening devices, we also study how vocalizing marine mammals move and behave at different times during the year. 🐬🐳 Check out the mid-Atlantic seasonal patterns here: https://ow.ly/AmUn50T3jZZ Our research helps us identify areas to avoid and steps we can take to reduce potential impacts to ensure that offshore energy development does not cause population-level effects on these marine mammals. To mitigate potential impacts, our data inform, for example, the restriction of construction schedules in line with seasonal migration patterns, requiring technologies to reduce human-induced sounds, and having protected species observers present during these operations. Learn about our nationwide recommendations to mitigate potential impacts: https://ow.ly/llmT50T3jZX #UnleashTheScience

In Case You Missed It 🤝Last week, we announced the provisional winners of the Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/VZ8L50T3jJm These lease areas have the potential to generate over 6 GW of offshore wind power and supply over 2.2 million homes with clean energy. ⚡🔌 🏠 This lease sale also featured innovative bidding credits for commitments to workforce training, a domestic offshore wind supply chain, and mitigation efforts for fisheries, resulting in over $23 million that will be invested in these vital local community programs. 🛠️🐟

The sand shortage is no beach vacation. This valuable resource has a lot of competing interests, and our coastlines can help in solving this challenge. We're diving deep into the issue with partners like the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and APTIM to map offshore sediment resources and understand their characteristics, so we can make informed decisions to restore critical ecosystems and protect our shorelines. Learn more about The Water Institute's multifaceted, sustainable sand stewardship approach at https://lnkd.in/dKpF6Z8g

✨ WE’RE HIRING ✨ ISO: GS-0343-14 Supervisory Program Analyst BOEM, Pacific OCS Region, POCS Reg Renewable Energy Section U.S. Department of the Interior Duty Location: Anchorage, AK; Camarillo, CA; New Orleans, LA; or Sterling, VA Closing Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Visit the DEU job posting https://ow.ly/T9iz50SSgFM or the MP job posting https://ow.ly/ZQ9T50SSgFN Job Duties: 1. Responsible for coordinating renewable energy projects in the Pacific Region. Work is accomplished though combined technical knowledge and administrative direction of others. 2. Identify key stakeholders at a program level and designs outreach efforts to engage these stakeholders in addressing broad (State and regional) opportunities or constraints to the consideration of renewable energy projects. 3. Identify and propose resolutions for policy issues related to the renewable energy program. Analyzes options and recommends course of action for regional, bureau, or departmental decision making. 4. Participate in the identification and design of studies for the regional renewable program. Prepares and delivers papers at professional conferences for the purpose of communicating BOEM renewable energy program elements and policies. 5. Review and analyze directives, regulations (current and proposed), and legislative proposals from an OCS program perspective and provides management with analysis of implication of such proposals on regional, BOEM, and departmental activities. 6. Perform the full range of supervisory duties including, but not limited to: duties/plan/assign work and evaluate accomplishments; review and approve serious disciplinary actions; find/implement ways to promote production, team building, and improve business practices. DEU apply here: https://ow.ly/T9iz50SSgFM or MP apply here: https://ow.ly/ZQ9T50SSgFN

🦈 These gentle giants may look intimidating, but they’re about as dangerous as a floating pool noodle. Most of their life is focused on plankton and chill, but they are on the vulnerable species list due to having to dodge boats and other marine vessels. 🛥️ This summer, we've been tracking these massive filter feeders to learn more about their behavior and habitat use near offshore energy operations. 🔎 As we learn more about these slow-moving vacuums, we’re able to use science to inform our decisions on how to protect them. Learn more: https://ow.ly/GOam50T3iHO #UnleashTheScience