Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Commercial Leasing Process

BOEM’s Renewable Energy Program occurs in four phases, which include: (1) planning and analysis, (2) lease issuance, (3) site assessment, and (4) construction and operations.

The flow chart below outlines BOEM’s process for authorizing wind energy leases and opportunities for public comment for a representative project.

For more information on BOEM’s Renewable Energy Program, visit: https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy.

For additional information on the federal leasing and permitting process visit BOEM’s Regulatory Framework and Guidelines | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (boem.gov).