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Strengthening America's Offshore Energy Preparedness: BSEE's Critical Role

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Hurricane Preparedness on the Outer Continental Shelf: BSEE’s Crucial Role

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Downhole Commingling

BSEE implements innovative downhole commingling policy to boost U.S. Offshore Oil Production.

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Guardians of America’s Offshore Energy

On the OCS, far beyond the shoreline and even farther from most headlines, a small but critical force is at work.

Oil Spill Response Research

Oil Spill Response Research

Oil spill response equipment testing at the Ohmsett facility. This photo depicts the Ohmsett staff measuring the oil recovery rate for an oleophilic drum skimmer when placed in a 1/2 inch thick oil slick on the water.

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Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS)

Mission Statement

To promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is America’s lead agency charged with advancing safety, environmental protection and conserving natural resources related to energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

Promoting Safety

Protecting the Environment

Conserving Resources

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U.S. Department of the Interior

Protecting and managing the Nation’s natural resources.

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

Managing the development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy.

Office of Natural Resources Revenue

Collecting and verifying natural resources and energy revenues.

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The BSEE Gulf of America Region's Marine Training Video

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