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The Gulf of Mexico OCS Blocks with Significant Sediment Resources layer serves as a planning tool to assist in the management of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sediment resources, reduce multiple use conflicts, minimize interference with existing leases (e.g. oil and gas) and rights-of-way (e.g. submerged infrastructure, shipping lanes, military operations, etc.), and help avoid sensitive areas (e.g. archaeological sites, protected habitat, etc.). These OCS blocks represent areas within the OCS protraction grid where significant sediment resources have been identified through reconnaissance and/or design-level OCS studies. Additional OCS studies may be necessary in order to refine and quantify the extents of mineral resources within these areas. As new information becomes available, blocks designated as significant sediment resource areas will be updated. The Marine Minerals Program (MMP) within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for managing non-energy minerals (primarily sand and gravel) on the OCS. Access to and identification of potential OCS mineral resources is critical for the long-term success and cost-effectiveness of many shore protection, beach nourishment, and coastal habitat restoration projects along the Gulf of Mexico coast. By replenishing these areas with sediment from the OCS, the Nation's coastlines receive crucial resources for the maintenance of a healthy coastal ecosystem. For more information or to get the most up to date information on official OCS block designations as significant sediment resource areas, visit https://www.boem.gov/marine-minerals/multiple-uses-ocs. |
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The Gulf of Mexico OCS Blocks with Significant Sediment Resources layer serves as a planning tool to assist in the management of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sediment resources, reduce multiple use conflicts, minimize interference with existing leases (e.g. oil and gas) and rights-of-way (e.g. submerged infrastructure, shipping lanes, military operations, etc.), and help avoid sensitive areas (e.g. archaeological sites, protected habitat, etc.). These OCS blocks represent areas within the OCS protraction grid where significant sediment resources have been identified through reconnaissance and/or design-level OCS studies. Additional OCS studies may be necessary in order to refine and quantify the extents of mineral resources within these areas. As new information becomes available, blocks designated as significant sediment resource areas will be updated. The Marine Minerals Program (MMP) within the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for managing non-energy minerals (primarily sand and gravel) on the OCS. Access to and identification of potential OCS mineral resources is critical for the long-term success and cost-effectiveness of many shore protection, beach nourishment, and coastal habitat restoration projects along the Gulf of Mexico coast. By replenishing these areas with sediment from the OCS, the Nation's coastlines receive crucial resources for the maintenance of a healthy coastal ecosystem. For more information or to get the most up to date information on official OCS block designations as significant sediment resource areas, visit https://www.boem.gov/marine-minerals/multiple-uses-ocs. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>This data set contains Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) block outlines for the BOEM Gulf of Mexico Region where significant sediment resources have been identified through reconnaissance and/or design-level OCS studies. Coastal restoration, beach nourishment, and levee reconstruction are crucial to mitigate future coastal erosion, land loss, flooding, and storm damage in the Gulf of Mexico Region. The success of long-term resilience efforts depends on locating and securing significant quantities of OCS sediment resources that are compatible with the target environments being restored. Offshore mineral resources, like upland sources, are extremely scarce where most needed. Additionally, some areas of these relatively small offshore mineral resources are not extractable because of the presence of infrastructure, archaeologically sensitive areas, and/or biologically sensitive areas. Since the use of OCS sediment resources is authorized by the BOEM through its Marine Minerals Program, the bureau is implementing measures to help safeguard the most significant OCS sediment resources, reduce multiple use conflicts, and minimize interference with operations under existing leases or rights-of-way. During the planning process, entities may reference the block attributes provided in this dataset to inquire about specific resources within those areas. As new information becomes available, blocks designated as significant sediment resource areas will be updated. In doing so, the BOEM MMP can continue to serve as an effective steward of our OCS resources. For more information on how BOEM manages multiple uses on the OCS or to get the most up to date information on official OCS block designations as significant sediment resource areas, visit https://www.boem.gov/marine-minerals/multiple-uses-ocs.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provides the data for use "as is". BOEM provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, correctness and timeliness of materials presented within the limits of the current state of the art, BOEM assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. BOEM makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of these data and information before using them for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences. Conclusions drawn from or actions undertaken on the basis of, such data and information are the sole responsibility of the user. The maps shown here are for illustration and planning purposes only and are not suitable for site-specific decision making. The data are not suitable for navigational purposes. Information found here should not be used for making financial or any other commitments. This data was developed by the U.S. Government; no other proprietary rights may be attached to them nor may they be sold to the U.S. Government as part of any procurement of products or services. Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) as the source of this information.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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