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United States Court of Appeals Finds BOEM Environmental Impact Statement Deficient, But Declines to Vacate Leases Issued in 2018 Offshore Lease Sales

The Energy Law

In a recent opinion released by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the court declined to vacate a deficient environmental impact statement (“EIS”) prepared in connection with two offshore lease sales held in 2018, the records of decision announcing the sales, or the leases issued. FERC , 419 F.3d

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Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area. To date, the development of offshore wind in federal waters has largely been limited to the east coast. federal waters.

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MMS Preparations for Hurricane Season

The Energy Law

In preparation for hurricane season, which began on June 1, the Minerals Management Service has established a web site that brings together extensive hurricane-related information and resources. These practices were developed in collaboration with industry and many of the new requirements have already been implemented.

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