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  2. Title 30 - Mineral Resources
  3. Chapter V - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior
  4. Subchapter B - Offshore
  5. Part 585 - Renewable Energy on the Outer Continental Shelf
  6. Subpart C - Issuance of OCS Renewable Energy Leases
  7. Subject Group - Competitive Lease Award Process—Auction Provisions
  8. 30 CFR § 585.220
30 CFR § 585.220
How will BOEM award leases competitively?
May 28, 2026
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§ 585.220 How will BOEM award leases competitively?

(a) BOEM will award leases competitively using an objective, fair, reasonable, and competitive auction process that provides a fair return to the United States. As described in the FSN, leases will be awarded to the highest bidder.

(b) BOEM may use any analog or digital method to conduct the auction. The specific process and procedural details for each auction will be noticed in the PSN and finalized in the FSN.

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