Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

the bureau of safety and environmental enforcement (bsee) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. bsee is the u.s. offshore oil, natural gas, and renewable energy regulator. the bureau was formally established on october 1, 2011 as part of a major reorganization of the department of the interior's offshore regulatory structure. key functions include: - an offshore regulatory program that develops standards and regulations and emphasizes a culture of safety in all offshore activities; - oil spill response preparation including review of industry oil spill response plans to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; -environmental enforcement with a focus on compliance by operators with all applicable environmental regulations, as well as ensuring that operators adhere to the stipulations of their approved leases, plans and permits; - and funding scientific research to enhance the inform