Federal Register #BOEM-2026-0100

BOEM Request for Information on Offshore Virginia Mineral Leasing

This opportunity is an early-stage Request for Information (RFI) from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, focused on potential commercial leasing of minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf offshore Virginia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named at this stage - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - The RFI seeks information, comments, and expressions of interest related to offshore mineral leasing - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open to all stakeholders with interest in offshore mineral resources - Seeks input on leasing process, potential mineral resources, and environmental, operational, or commercial considerations - Submissions can be made electronically or via hard copy - This is a market research and information-gathering effort, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has extended the comment period by 30 days for the Request for Information (RFI) regarding leasing of Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore Virginia. The original comment period was from June 23, 2026, to July 23, 2026, and is now extended to August 22, 2026. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments, information, and indications of interest by this new deadline. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail as specified in the notice. This extension provides an opportunity for interested parties to participate in the leasing process for offshore minerals.

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