Energy & environment · 25/01/2011

BOEMRE Withdraws Direct Final Rule on Noncompetitive Lease Acquisition for Renewable Energy on the Outer Continental Shelf

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is withdrawing its direct final rule on noncompetitive lease acquisition for renewable energy on the Outer Continental Shelf due to significant adverse comments received during the 30-day comment period. BOEMRE plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking within 30 days to reinitiate rulemaking and allow for a 30-day public comment period.