Federal Register #1010NEW

BOEM Seeks Public Input on West Coast Port Infrastructure Survey

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to West Coast port infrastructure: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Proposing a new survey to collect data on the use and availability of U.S. West Coast port infrastructure - Focus on impacts of offshore energy activities, including oil and gas platform decommissioning, on port-based industries - Products/Services Requested: - Participation in a survey (approximately 30 questions) - Topics: port infrastructure, facility use, economic/cultural benefits, concerns about offshore energy, importance to local Tribes - Survey formats: online, print, onsite interviews - Estimated 108 responses, each taking 30 minutes (online) or 1 hour (in-person) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors involved - Information will be synthesized into a final report and port profiles to inform BOEM planning - Goal: minimize conflicts and enhance synergies among port-based industries - Participation is voluntary; no procurement of goods or services beyond survey completion

Description

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is proposing a new information collection request (ICR) to gather data about the use of U.S. West Coast port infrastructure and the impact of offshore energy activities, including decommissioning of oil and gas platforms, on port-based industries such as commercial and recreational fishing. The collected data will be synthesized into a final report and port profiles to inform BOEM's planning and decision-making, aiming to avoid, minimize, or offset potential conflicts and enhance synergies among port-based industries. The survey includes approximately 30 questions covering port infrastructure availability, facility use, economic and cultural benefits, concerns about offshore energy impacts, and the importance of port infrastructure to local Tribes. Respondents may complete the survey online, in print, or via onsite interviews for clarification purposes.

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