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Determine the Relative Efficiency of Various Surface Dispersant Delivery Techniques/Systems

This project developed a technology selection approach to aid in the decision making process for determining the relative effectiveness of dispersant delivery techniques/systems based on various spill characteristics and delivery system capabilities. Parameters considered include spill characteristics and properties; evaporation processes; spray platforms, weather patters and effects; environmental restrictions; and dispersant characteristics. 

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response Viability Analysis

The objective of this project is to conduct an oil spill response viability analysis for the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Gulf of Mexico (GOM).  This analysis will quantify the frequency and duration that a specific oil spill response strategy may not be feasible or ‘unduly’ impacted such that response effectiveness is judged to be degraded due to metocean conditions.  Conditions to be considered in the analysis include wind, sea state, salinity,  and visibility using available hindcast environmental data.

Equip GRID and GRIDSAT Tags with Accelerometers to Measure Ocean Waves

The program's objective is to 1) enhance the latest generation of GRID and GRIDSAT tags with 3-axis accelerometers and other equipment/technology necessary to measure wave characteristics (e.g., wave height, wave length, wave period, etc.); 2) use enhanced GRID and GRIDSAT tags to equip and test commercially-available mechanical skimming units for wave characterization with accuracy within 4 inches including choppy wave conditions as well as various sinusoidal waves conditions; 3) achieve satellite communication to transmit data for operational awareness; and 4) create a user-friendly opera

2016 Update of Occurrence Rates for Offfshore Oil Spills

The overarching goal of this study was to update oil spill rate data for OCS platforms and pipelines, as well as spill rates from 1) worldwide, U.S., and Alaska North Slope tankers and 2) U.S. barges. Having updated oil spill and oil spill occurrence rate data is critically important to analyze the potential risk and consequence of OCS oil spills, investigate causal factors contributing to the occurrence, size or frequency of oil spills, enhance oil-spill response planning, and target future regulatory reform to better manage risk.

Deepwater Horizon Lessons Learned - Methodology and Operational Tools to Assess Future Oil Spills

BSEE has teamed up with NOAA to provide control and validation for surface oiling characterization efforts. The ultimate goal was to validate and quantify the capabilities of various remote sensing systems and sensors, provide BSEE and NOAA the needed methodology and operational tools to assess future oil spills, and the ability to monitor and measure more accurately the thickness of surface oil slicks in the marine environment.
 

OSRR-1062-Software Development in Support of Preparedness Activities Regulated by BSEE

This Intra-Agency Agreement established an agreement between the Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and
the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response
Division (NOAA/NOS/ORR/ERD) through which NOAA conducted software development activities to support preparedness activities regulated by BSEE. The goal of this interagency agreement was to support two activities:

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