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News Items
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Paul Huang Joins BSEE as Deputy Director
WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) today announced that Paul Huang joined the Bureau as the new Deputy Director. Paul will support BSEE’s efforts to promote safety… more
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BSEE Invites Public Comment on Analysis of Decommissioning Oil and Gas Infrastructure off California Coast
WASHINGTON – In preparation for the future removal of oil and gas platforms off the California coast, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) invites the public to review and… more
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Justin Miller Named Regional Director for BSEE Alaska Region
Anchorage, Alaska. – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) today announced the selection of Justin Miller to serve as the new regional director of BSEE’s Alaska Region. “Justin… more
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BSEE Hurricane Ian Activity Final Report: Sept. 28, 2022
NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) continues to monitor offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf as operators resume operations on platforms and rigs following… more
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BSEE Monitors Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Activities in Response to Hurricane Ian
The BSEE Hurricane Response Team continues to monitor Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities. NEW ORLEANS — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has activated its Hurricane Response… more
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BSEE and Louisiana Collaborate to Improve Oil Spill Prevention and Response
WASHINGTON – To better protect Louisiana’s coast from oil spills, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO) recently signed an… more
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Interior Department Leadership Visits Oil Spill Research Testing Facility
LEONARDO, N.J. — Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Kevin Sligh Sr. hosted Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Mineral Management Laura Daniel-Davis and… more
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Interior Department Takes Steps to Strengthen Offshore Safety Standards
Proposed revisions to 2019 Well Control Rule will help bolster safe and environmentally responsible energy operations WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a new proposed rule… more
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BSEE Conducts Inspection, Unannounced Exercise and Equipment Deployment in Pacific Ocean
BSEE Senior Preparedness Analyst Jade Miller evaluates an oil spill response equipment deployment offshore Southern California during a Government Initiated Unannounced Exercise Aug. 26. Photo: Mark… more
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Bruce Hesson Named Regional Director for BSEE Pacific Region
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) today announced the selection of Bruce Hesson to serve as the new regional director of BSEE’s Pacific Region. “Bruce… more