The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) develops, funds, and manages rigorous scientific research specifically to inform policy decisions on Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and mineral resource development. As part of this effort, BOEM prepares its annual Studies Development Plan to cover a two-year planning period. These studies are designed to collect the information necessary to meet the needs of BOEM scientists, rule writers, modelers, decision makers and other users.

BOEM is beginning to formulate its Fiscal Year 2026 to 2027 Studies Development Plan covering BOEM’s offshore energy and minerals activities. BOEM is accepting study ideas for consideration in OCS areas offshore the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coasts; Alaska; and the U.S. territories. Study idea submissions are due by December 9, 2024.

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