When you apply for BOEM approval of any activity, we normally give you a written decision. The following table shows circumstances under which we may give an oral approval.

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When you .  .  . We may .  .  . And .  .  .
(a) Request approval orally, Give you an oral approval, You must then confirm the oral request by sending us a written request within 72 hours.
(b) Request approval in writing, Give you an oral approval if quick action is needed, We will send you a written approval afterward. It will include any conditions that we place on the oral approval.

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