Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Oil
Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department or DOI) regulations and handbook implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announces its intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) (Unique Identification Number DOI-
| Agency | Interior Department, Ocean Energy Management Bureau |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-02-27 |
| Summary | Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department or DOI) regulations and handbook implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announces its intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) (Unique Identification Number DOI-BOEM-PC-2026- 0001-EIS) for proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Northern, Central, and Southern California Program Areas (California Oil and Gas PEIS). This notice of intent (NOI) serves to announce the scoping process BOEM will use to identify significant issues and potential alternatives for consideration in the California Oil and Gas PEIS. On November 20, 2025, DOI publi |
| Document number | 2026-03973 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/27/2026-03973/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-a-programmatic-environmental-impact-statement-for-proposed-oil-and-gas |