What will BOEMRE look like following the re-organization?
The reorganization will be responsible for transforming BOEMRE into three separate bureaus: the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR). BOEM will exercise the conventional (e.g., oil and gas) and renewable energy-related management functions of MMS not otherwise transferred pursuant to Secretary Salazars Order 3299 including, but not limited to, activities involving resource evaluation, planning and leasing. BSEE will oversee the safety and environmental enforcement functions of MMS including, but not limited to, the authority to inspect, investigate, summon witnesses and produce evidence, levy penalties, cancel or suspend activities, and oversee safety, response, and removal preparedness. The royalty and revenue management functions of MMS including, but not limited to, royalty and revenue collection, distribution, auditing and compliance, investigation and enforcement, and
