The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management amended its renewable energy regulations to update the definition of “Outer Continental Shelf” and add the definition of “State” in conformity with the Inflation Reduction Act.
would amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, and amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of NOAA’s Marine Debris Program.
NOAA created a temporary special use area for coral restoration located approximately five miles southeast of Tavernier, on the island of Key Largo, within federal waters of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary from September 6, 2023, to November 6, 2023.
The Coastal Resources Commission proposed amendments to regulations governing ocean hazard areas. The amendments would allow an Ocean Hazard Area Exception to apply to all property owners and not just property platted prior to June 1, 1979. A hearing will be held August 24, 2023. Comments are due October 2, 2023.
would prohibit certain mining activities on the deep seabed and outer continental shelf.
would oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining.
would recognize World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources.
would prohibit drilling in the Arctic Ocean.
would establish "ocean innovation clusters" to strengthen coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships.
would amend the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the NOAA Administrator, to collaborate with state and local governments and Indian tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities.