The BSEE Office of Public Affairs provides information to the public, the media and to our external stakeholders including environmental organizations, industry, trade associations and academia. Check here often to access all BSEE press releases and media advisories regarding BSEE activities.
News Items
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Secretary Jewell Tours Offshore Drilling Rig, Production Platform in Gulf of Mexico
NEW ORLEANS – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today visited an offshore drilling rig and production platform in the Gulf of Mexico, capping a two-day visit to the Department’s regional offices… more
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Director Watson Directs Deepwater Oil and Gas Containment Exercise
WASHINGTON —As part of the Obama administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the oil and gas industry’s ability to respond in the event of a deepwater blowout and ensure that offshore oil and gas… more
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President's FY 2014 Budget Request for Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Strengthens Offshore Drilling Oversight
WASHINGTON — President Obama announced today that he has requested $222.1 million for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for fiscal year 2014, which would provide critically… more
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BSEE Completes Final Rule to Further Strengthen Offshore Workplace Safety (SEMS II)
WASHINGTON — As part of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (BSEE) commitment to promoting offshore safety at all levels, at all times, Director Jim Watson today announced another… more
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Department of the Interior Releases Assessment of Shell’s 2012 Arctic Operation
WASHINGTON, DC — As part of the Administration’s commitment to developing America’s domestic energy resources safely and responsibly and exploring the potential of frontier areas such as the Arctic,… more
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US Files Lawsuit in Louisiana Against Oil and Gas Company
WASHINGTON, DC — Today the United States filed a civil action against ATP Oil & Gas Corporation and ATP Infrastructure Partners, LP (ATP-IP) for civil penalties and injunctive relief under the… more
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Secretary Salazar Launches Expedited Assessment of 2012 Arctic Operations
WASHINGTON, DC — As part of its continued commitment to rigorous oversight of oil and gas activities in the Arctic, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the Department has… more
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Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee to Hold Sixth Public Meeting in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Jim Watson today announced that the Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee (OESC) will hold its sixth public meeting on… more
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BSEE Issues Performance Improvement Plan Requirement Black Elk
November 21, 2012 NEW ORLEANS - The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement today notified Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (Black Elk) that the company must take immediate steps to… more
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BSEE Update on Black Elk Platform Fire Investigation
NEW ORLEANS— The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) began an investigation early Friday morning into the explosion and fire aboard a production platform, operated by Black Elk… more