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RIN: 1010-AE04

Publication ID: Fall 2023

Title: Renewable Energy Modernization Rule
Abstract: This final rule will clarify BOEM’s renewable energy regulations facilitating offshore renewable energy development in a manner that is safe, environmentally sound, and provides fair return to U.S. taxpayers. This action also helps meet commitments of Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, by supporting renewable energy production and in offshore waters. BOEM received a range of comments on the NPRM during the public comment period. In addition, BOEM held multiple staff-level and Government-to-Government Tribal Consultations. This final rule will address feedback received from public comment and Tribal Consultations.
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)	Priority: Section 3(f)(1) Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 585
Legal Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1337(p)

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need:

This final rule will clarify BOEM’s renewable energy regulations facilitating offshore renewable energy development in a manner that is safe, environmentally sound, and provides fair return to U.S. taxpayers. This action also helps meet commitments of Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad by supporting renewable energy production and in offshore waters.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

43 U.S.C. 1337(p).

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	01/30/2023	88 FR 5968
NPRM Comment Period End	03/31/2023
NPRM Comment Period Extension	04/03/2023	88 FR 19578
NPRM Comment Period Extension End	05/01/2023
Final Rule	04/00/2024

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Tribal
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Related RINs: Merged with 1010-AD89, Merged with 1010-AD91
Agency Contact: Karen Thundiyil Chief, Office of Regulations Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone:202 742-0970 Email: karen.thundiyil@boem.gov