Code of Federal Regulations > Title 30 > Chapter V > Part 585 > Subpart C - Subpart C—Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

GENERAL LEASE INFORMATION

§ 585.200 - What rights are granted with a lease issued under this part?

§ 585.201 - How will BOEM issue leases?

§ 585.202 - What types of leases will BOEM issue?

§ 585.203 - With whom will BOEM consult before issuance of leases?

§ 585.204 - What areas are available for leasing consideration?

§ 585.205 - How will leases be mapped?

§ 585.206 - What is the lease size?

§§ 585.207-585.209 - §[Reserved]

COMPETITIVE LEASE AWARD PROCESS—PRE-AUCTION PROVISIONS

§ 585.210 - What are the steps in BOEM's competitive lease award process?

§ 585.211 - What is the Call?

§ 585.212 - What is area identification?

§ 585.213 - What information is included in the PSN?

§ 585.214 - What information is included in the FSN?

§ 585.215 - What may BOEM do to assess whether competitive interest for a lease area still exists before the auction?

§ 585.216 - How are bidding credits awarded and used?

§§ 585.217-585.219 - §[Reserved]

COMPETITIVE LEASE AWARD PROCESS—AUCTION PROVISIONS

§ 585.220 - How will BOEM award leases competitively?

§ 585.221 - What general provisions apply to all auctions?

§ 585.222 - What other auction rules must bidders follow?

§ 585.223 - What supplemental information will BOEM provide in a PSN and FSN?

COMPETITIVE LEASE AWARD PROCESS—POST-AUCTION PROVISIONS

§ 585.224 - What will BOEM do after the auction?

§ 585.225 - What happens if BOEM accepts a bid?

§ 585.226 - What happens if the provisional winner fails to meet its obligations?

§§ 585.227-585.229 - §[Reserved]

NONCOMPETITIVE LEASE AWARD PROCESS

§ 585.230 - May I request a lease if there is no Call?

§ 585.231 - Will BOEM issue leases noncompetitively?

§ 585.232 - May I acquire a lease noncompetitively after responding to a request for information or a Call for Information and Nominations?

§§ 585.233-585.234 - §[Reserved]

COMMERCIAL AND LIMITED LEASE PERIODS

§ 585.235 - What are the lease periods for a commercial lease?

§ 585.236 - If I have a limited lease, how long will my lease remain in effect?

§ 585.237 - What is the effective date of a lease?

§ 585.238 - May I develop my commercial lease in phases?

§ 585.239 - Are there any other renewable energy research activities that will be allowed on the OCS?

§§ 585.240-585.299 - §[Reserved]