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DOI/BOEM RIN: 1010-AE11 Publication ID: Fall 2023 
Title: Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources 
Abstract:

This final rule will revise when lessees and operators would need to conduct archaeological surveys. It would clarify when operators would submit an archaeological report with their applications and clarify the source and extent of the data utilized.

 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Other 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 550   
Legal Authority: NHPA--54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

This final rule will revise when lessees and operators would need to conduct archaeological surveys. It would clarify when operators would submit an archaeological report with their applications and clarify the source and extent of the data utilized.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

30 CFR 550.
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/15/2023  88 FR 9797   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/17/2023 
Final Rule  05/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Peter Meffert
Regulatory Analyst
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road,
Sterling, VA 20166
Phone:703 787-1610
Email: peter.meffert@boem.gov