OCSLA definition
Examples of OCSLA in a sentence
OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore.
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) (43 U.S.C. §§ 1331-1356) Section 1346 mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas, renewable energy or mineral development.
The USCG enters into this agreement pursuant to 14 U.S.C. §§ 93(a)(20) and 141, as well as OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. § 1331 – 1356a.
In addition to OCSLA, numerous laws, but particularly NEPA, provide the basis for environmental assessment and study of impacts associated with OCS related activities.
OCSLA Section 1346 mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development.
OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer Continental Shelf operations both onshore and offshore.
With OCSLA and additional authorities as listed BOEM can enter into cooperative agreements public colleges and universities, research scientists, Federal, State and local decision-makers, Native American Organizations, not-for-profit organizations within the affected states.
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) (43 U.S.C. §§ 1331- 1356) Section 1346 mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas, renewable energy or mineral development.
The USCG, within DHS, is jointly responsible with BOEMRE for enforcing the safety and environmental regulations applicable to facilities on the OCS (see OCSLA).
BOEMRE enters into this agreement pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), 43 U.S.C. §§ 1331 – 1356a.