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DOI/BOEM RIN: 1010-AD81 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: ●Structural Design Requirements for Offshore Renewable Energy Facilities 
Abstract: BOEM's current design standard regulations for renewable energy facilities are stated in general terms. For example, under current regulations, a construction and operations plan must "demonstrate that you have planned and are prepared to conduct the proposed activities in a manner that . . . is safe," (30 CFR section 285.621(b)) and it must contain, among other things, a description of "safety, prevention, and environmental protection features or measures that you will use" (30 CFR section 285.626(b)(8)). Moreover, the Facility Design Report must include structural drawings, engineering and design data, design calculations, a description of loads imposed on the facility, etc. The new regulations will provide goal-based standards and functional requirements that are performance-based rather than prescriptive in nature. Such regulations will allow for the development of new technologies that are necessary if offshore wind farms are to develop into a cost-effective energy source. Moreover, the regulations will be risk-informed. The goal-based standards can be supplemented by prescriptive international and national standards and industry-developed guidelines where appropriate. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285   
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Amy White
Acting Chief, Regulations and Standards Branch
Department of the Interior
381 Elden Street,
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone:703 787-1665
Fax:703 787-1555
Email: amy.white@bsee.gov