Attributes of a First-in-Class Environmental Program: A Letter Report Prepared for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Softcover

National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, And Medicine; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Ocean Studies Board; Committee On The Assessment And Advancement Of Science In The Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management's Environmental Studies Program

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309270952 ISBN 13: 9780309270953

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2022

Synopsis

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the energy and mineral resources on the outer continental shelf. BOEM's environmental program, by producing environmental studies and conducting environmental assessments, ensures that environmental protection is a critical element of BOEM's decision making. This report addresses BOEM's aspirations to conduct a first-in-class science program within their Environmental Studies Program (ESP).

This report describes attributes identified by the committee of a first-in-class, use-inspired, management-oriented science program (in this case, BOEM's ESP and its connection to the broader BOEM environmental program). The report recommends that BOEM develop procedures and conduct regular evaluations to assess whether and how well its environmental program meets the attributes of a first-in-class program and identify areas for improvement. It also outlines a framework for conducting such an evaluation. The report contains guidance and examples drawn from a workshop series with BOEM's peer agencies and other science programs, as well as other information gathering efforts. The guidance contained in this report is offered to BOEM as a starting point for developing more detailed processes for evaluating and improving its program.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309270952
• ISBN 13: 9780309270953
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 70