The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The SNPR presents new data on ballast water management systems and solicits public comments on the standards and definitions applicable to ballast tanks, hulls and associated niche areas, and graywater systems. It also requires the U.S. Coast Guard (“USCG”) to develop corresponding regulations to enforce compliance with the EPA’s standards.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowing what infrastructure is present, where, what it is called, who owns it and its operational status creates a system of record for the NSTA, North Sea operators and other interested parties. At the last reporting cycle (Oct 2024), the offshore infrastructure data consisted of six datasets: Surface points – platforms, FPSOs, etc.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowing what infrastructure is present, where, what it is called, who owns it and its operational status creates a system of record for the NSTA, North Sea operators and other interested parties. At the last reporting cycle (Oct 2024), the offshore infrastructure data consisted of six datasets: Surface points – platforms, FPSOs, etc.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This action proposes strategic collaboration across Louisiana state agencies and the federal government, transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, and the private sector, to take additional steps to advance development of offshore wind power generation. The Task Force released a first draft of the report in the spring of 2021.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Dicharry and Robert E. United States Dep’t of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, GUIDANCE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF OFFSHORE FACILITIES SEAWARD OF THE COAST LINE CONCERNING REGIONAL OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS, NTL No. By Sarah Y. 2012-N06 (2012), [hereinafter NTL 2012-N06]. 30 CFR 254.23. NTL 2012 N-06, 3.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the meantime, more questions than answers remain regarding the regulatory framework for offshore CCS. One issue is the method Interior will use to authorize offshore CCS – by lease, easement, or right-of-way (or some combination thereof).

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2014

Hastings, it was “unclear how many people actually work in the IRU, what their backgrounds and expertise are,” whether they “serv[e] in a law enforcement capacity” or are authorized to carry firearms, and “how they are to interact with witnesses or collect evidence.” The head of the IRU reports to the BSEE Director. Richard Hastings (R-Wash.),

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The Energy Law

JUNE 24, 2019

The question presented was whether punitive damages may be awarded to a Jones Act seaman in a personal injury suit alleging a breach of the general maritime duty to provide a seaworthy vessel. The six justices in the majority opinion reversed the Ninth Circuit and resolved a circuit split on this issue. A hatch blew open and crushed his hand.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently issued a proposed rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention (“Proposed Rule”), which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 and is now open for public comment.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently issued a proposed rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention (“Proposed Rule”), which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 and is now open for public comment.

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The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.

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The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.

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