A bureau housed under the auspices of the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, (B.O.E.M.) manages the "development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy, mineral, and geological resources in an environmentally and economical
"The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is committed to clear, transparent communication of our actions and policies. BOEM collects data on all facets of our offshore energy programs and makes that information available in various formats."