BOEMFinal Rule
Rescission of Expired 1-Year Grace Period for Data Extensions
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Summary
The federal government is ending a special one-year extension period that allowed companies to submit additional data for offshore energy projects. This change means companies working on ocean-based energy development must now follow the original, stricter deadlines for providing required information to regulators.
Key Points
- 1A grace period that gave companies extra time to submit data for offshore energy projects is officially ending
- 2Companies involved in ocean drilling and energy development must now meet the original, earlier deadlines set by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
- 3This affects offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy projects that were previously granted deadline extensions
- 4Companies that miss the new deadlines may face delays in project approval or other regulatory penalties
- 5The change applies to any pending data submissions related to offshore energy leases and permits
Key Dates
Published
August 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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