Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

BSEE Director Kevin Sligh, U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown and key leaders from both agencies met for the first-ever BSEE-PHMSA principals meeting in Washington D.C. July 24.

BSEE and PHMSA leaders provided updates on agency regulatory efforts and led sessions on incident response, enforcement, cybersecurity and carbon sequestration to improve coordination between the agencies regarding the regulation of pipeline systems on the Outer Continental Shelf.

BSEE collaborates with PHMSA in the areas of pipeline safety, spill prevention and response, inspections, investigations and enforcement. Aligning efforts on federal roles and responsibilities will avoid duplicative efforts, increase human health and environmental safety, and effectively implement compatible regulatory requirements for all OCS pipelines. Learn more here on BSEE and PHMSA collaboration!

Calling all U.S.-based academia, industry, & organizations engaged in ocean/offshore energy research and operations.

OESI has published a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP) opening funding opportunities for research pathways across three application areas: oil and gas, wind energy, and marine energy, as identified in its 2024 Annual Plan. OESI is accepting research proposals for consideration through 11:59 p.m., CST Oct. 18, 2024.

Organized under an agreement between BSEE, DOE and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, OESI is a consortium of industry, national labs, NGOs, and academia created to support the development of critical safety and environmental improvements for all offshore energy activities, including renewable and traditional energy.

For additional information regarding the comprehensive project call, visit https://ow.ly/mKEG50SJwxt.

To learn more about OESI, see https://ow.ly/7Kqe50SJwxs

BSEE supports critical programs that drive safety and environmental performance on the OCS.

From BSEE’s National Aviation Program to our Medical Standards Program, and our Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) policies and directives, we are dedicated to ensuring a safe and sustainable offshore environment!

BSEE remains committed to promoting safety standards and protecting workers in offshore operations. Together, we can create a culture of safety, ensuring the well-being of everyone involved in energy production.

Are you interested in serving as a BSEE Inspector participating in safety and environmental inspections offshore? BSEE is currently hiring an Inspector (GS-7/9) in our Houma, LA office. If you have experience participating in safety and environmental inspections of oil and gas facilities, then we are looking for you!

Apply by August 6!

For more details and how to apply visit USAJOBS at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/800299700

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BSEE is currently hiring an Archaeologist (GS-13) in our Jefferson, LA office.

If you have experience overseeing, scheduling, and conducting field inspections and surveys regarding historic preservation compliance monitoring and damage assessments, working with remote-sensing data collection, coordinating with internal and external agencies, advocating for legal requirements, and developing/interpreting/implementing policy regarding archaeology, historic preservation, and environmental justice issues, then we are looking for you!

For more details and how to apply visit USAJOBS at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/800211200
Apply by July 30!

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BSEE is currently hiring a Personnel Security Specialist (GS-13) in our Sterling, VA office.

If you have experience directing and coordinating the vetting and adjudication of the suitability/fitness of applicants, employees, contractors, and others, locating and examining existing records of reports, applying pertinent regulations and guidelines to determine suitability and eligibility for entry and retention in national security positions, then we are looking for you!

For more details and how to apply visit USAJOBS at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/799966400

Apply by July 23!

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Through comprehensive inspections, BSEE ensures that offshore energy operations on the Outer Continental Shelf adhere to safety protocols & environmental regulations. By monitoring & evaluating offshore facilities, we mitigate risks, prevent incidents, & safeguard the well-being of workers & the environment.

By identifying potential hazards, implementing corrective measures, and enforcing strict compliance, we contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and risk reduction in the offshore energy sector.

BSEE is currently hiring a Supervisory Petroleum Engineer (GS-14) in our Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Region in Camarillo, CA.

If you have experience as a technical expert developing programs and policies for regulating the oil and gas industry, coordinating National Environmental Policy Act compliance and decision-making for a permitting program, are knowledgeable of the various requirements, applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and experienced in leading a team of employees, then we are looking for you!

For more details and how to apply visit USAJOBS at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/799000800

Apply by July 24!

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BSEE advances sustainable energy solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of offshore energy activities and that protect our environment. Together, let’s embrace innovation and create a greener, cleaner future.

As Beryl traversed through the Gulf of Mexico this week, BSEE monitored its track and maintained contact with operators impacted by the storm. At its peak on July 8, 15 production platforms were evacuated, and shut-in production was 151,306 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and 154 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) of gas. There are no reported injuries and affected operators are conducting inspections and damage assessments before resuming operations.

BSEE maintains close contact with operators conducting inspections and has provided a post hurricane Notice to Lessees (https://ow.ly/QYCP50Syf97) as guidance for safely resuming operations.

To align with our strategic goal of reliability, BSEE is exploring and harnessing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the efficiency and dependability of energy production. By embracing innovation, we strive to ensure a consistent and uninterrupted supply of energy while minimizing risks to workers and the environment.

We collaborate with industry, federal and state partners, stakeholders, and experts to drive innovation and ensure that reliability remains a top priority. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing, we collectively strengthen the resilience of our offshore energy infrastructure.

Wishing a joyful & safe to everyone! Let's celebrate the spirit of freedom that unites us & cherish the values that make our nation great. As custodians of offshore energy & marine resources, we're committed to safety & environmental protection.

This , we’re calling on the industry to ditch single-use plastics!

Millions of plastic water bottles are used offshore each year, and many end up in our oceans.

BSEE is working to reduce this waste & protect marine life.

We want to hear from YOU!

If your company has a program to reduce single-use plastics, share it with us! We'll highlight successful solutions to inspire others.

Let's keep our oceans clean together!

Shoutout to offshore energy workers on !

Today, we celebrate the dedication of the men and women who power our world from offshore! From wind turbine technicians to rig operators, you keep our energy flowing safely and efficiently.

At BSEE, your safety is our top priority. We work tirelessly to develop and enforce regulations that ensure you can perform your vital jobs and return home to your loved ones each day.

BSEE is currently hiring two Physical Scientists (GS-11-13) in our Oil Spill Preparedness Division, Preparedness Verification Branch/Gulf of Mexico OSP Section located in Jefferson, LA.

Apply by July 12.

If you have experience in providing guidance and expert advice on technical review and evaluation of oil spill response plans (OSRPs), conducting and evaluating unannounced exercises, inspecting and evaluating oil spill response equipment and associated records, and engaging in oil spill program activities, then we are looking for you!

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This , the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is highlighting a critical aspect of our environmental stewardship mission: preventing marine debris!

Marine debris, like plastic bottles and packaging, harms marine life and pollutes our oceans. As we work to reduce single-use plastics in federal buildings, BSEE is also encouraging the offshore energy industry to do the same! ️

Did you know? Our Inspections reveal plastic water bottles used offshore aren't being disposed of properly. These bottles can end up in the ocean, harming wildlife and ecosystems. Offshore energy workers have the power to change that.

BSEE wants to hear from YOU! Are you a company using innovative solutions to reduce single-use plastics, especially water bottles? Share your program with us! We're eager to learn and share best practices.

Together, let's keep our oceans clean and healthy!

Learn more about BSEE's Marine Debris Program: https://www.bsee.gov/what-we-do/environmental-compliance/environmental-programs/marine-trash-and-debris-program

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement participated in training on Partnering with Tribes during May 2024. As part of the Department of Interior Lecture Series on Partnerships, participants were from 16 federal agencies, including the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, private sector, non-governmental organizations and Tribal Organizations. Lecturers discussed lessons learned, research policies, future partnership opportunities and addressed present-day challenges.

From left to right, BSEE Senior Research Coordinator Guillermo Auad; Principal of Rural Alaska First Jenny Evans; Chairman of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission and former Mayor of Wainwright, AK John Hopson Jr.; Executive Director of the Alaska Ocean Observing System Sheyna Wisdom ; BSEE Tribal Liaison Officer Bronia Ashford and BSEE Chief of Office of Policy and Analysis Molly Madden.

Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day to celebrate liberation and equality, reflect on social injustice, and strive to build a more just future.

BSEE!Safe is an efficient and timely way for offshore workers to receive critical safety information via text.

BSEE!Safe text notifications supplement BSEE’s long-standing practice of publishing Safety Alerts as part of the bureau’s strategy to drive safety performance.

Learn more and sign up for BSEE!Safe here https://www.bsee.gov/bseesafe

June is National Safety Month and at BSEE safety is our mission. We help industry develop and maintain a robust safety culture with a strong focus on offshore risk reduction. BSEE is excited to join in observing this important initiative.

Today, June 14th, we celebrate Flag Day! This day honors the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States in 1777.

At BSEE, we take pride in all that the American flag represents: liberty, justice, and unity.

Here are some ways to celebrate Flag Day:

Fly the flag proudly! Make sure your flag is in good condition.

Learn about the history of the flag. The American flag has a rich history, and there's a lot to learn about its symbolism and design.

Host a flag-waving ceremony. Get your community together and celebrate our nation's flag!

Share your favorite American flag photos on social media! Use the hashtag to join the conversation.

Let's all come together and celebrate the American flag!

BSEE Director Kevin Sligh, BOEM Director Liz Klein, and others toured the Revolution Wind advanced foundations components assembly hall in Rhode Island and the ECO EDISON – the first-ever American-built, owned, and crewed offshore wind service operations vessel. When complete, the Revolution Wind Farm will provide up to 704 MW of clean energy, via 65 wind turbines, to about 250,000 Connecticut and Rhode Island homes.

BSEE is the lead federal regulator for the safe and environmentally responsible production of offshore renewable energy. We continue to work and engage with our partners and the industry to ensure facility designs and installation techniques for renewable energy facilities utilize best practices to protect workers, marine life, and the environment.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) recently conducted the first wind turbine inspection of the South Fork Wind Project. Located offshore New York and Rhode Island, South Fork is the nation’s first commercial offshore wind farm on the Outer Continental Shelf and will have a capacity of 130 megawatts of wind energy to power over 70,000 homes.

This first wind turbine inspection is critical as the wind farm transitions from installation and commissioning activities to daily power production, operations, and maintenance.

BSEE conducts various oversight activities that include inspections of both the offshore assets, onshore control centers, rigorous oversight of the safety management system, drills and exercises, and asset and personnel management evaluations as part of its mission to protect the environment.

Learn more about BSEE’s Renewable Energy efforts: https://ow.ly/LLmY50SgWcA

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) monitors energy operations in federal waters during major weather events such as tropical storms and hurricanes.

We work with offshore operators and other state and federal agencies to ensure the safety of personnel working offshore and to preemptively mitigate any potential for environmental impacts caused by a storm.

BSEE recommends that all offshore energy industry personnel monitor weather reports often and to initiate protocols for evacuating areas in the storm’s path well in advance of its arrival.

When a storm has the potential to impact offshore energy operations, BSEE will send out daily news releases and update our social media platforms with the latest information.

Big news for cleaner oceans! BSEE Director Kevin Sligh, Senior Advisor Winnie Stachelberg and Senior Advisor Phil Burton overflew the Matagorda Island block today to see orphaned infrastructure in the area.

An important part of BSEE’s responsibilities is to ensure that infrastructure used in exploration, development, and production activities undertaken according to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is properly decommissioned to provide the long-term protection of the resource and the surrounding environment.

BSEE's recent $3 million boost from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund decommissioning efforts in the Matagorda Island area, reducing pollution risks to our oceans.

Learn more about BSEE's decommissioning efforts here:
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This let’s show and grow support for the movement to protect at least 30% of our blue planet by 2030. Together we can turn the tide, curb the climate crisis, and protect biodiversity worldwide.

Get involved by searching the World Ocean Day database of conservation-related events, activities, and announcements here: https://worldoceanday.org/events-calendar/map/

Join us in celebrating the vibrant cultures, rich histories, and incredible contributions of Caribbean Americans! From music and cuisine to arts and activism, the Caribbean American community has profoundly enriched our nation's tapestry.

Let's honor the legacies and achievements of Caribbean Americans and recognize the diverse influences that make our society stronger and more dynamic. Together, we celebrate unity, diversity, and heritage!

BSEE is currently hiring a Project Manager (GS-13) in our Office of the Director, Renewable Energy Operations in either Hadley, Mass., or Sterling, Va.

Apply by June 20.

If you have experience in project management concepts and principles, can develop, implement, and monitor the development of complex projects, and have a strong background in project management activities includes the scheduling, planning, and leading of meetings and briefings, then we are looking for you!

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It’s ! Did you know protects ocean environments that span the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean?

We protect 3.2 billion acres of ocean by ensuring energy resource-related lessees and operators active on the Outer Continental Shelf, subject to BSEE jurisdiction, comply with all required environmental laws, regulations and standards.

Marine Trash and Debris, like plastic water bottles used offshore aren't always disposed of properly. These bottles can end up in the ocean, harming wildlife and ecosystems.

Learn more about BSEE’s environmental stewardship mission and efforts to help protect our nation’s oceans and sensitive offshore environmental habitat: https://www.bsee.gov/what-we-do/environmental-compliance