http://www.offshoreenergylawblog.com/07-20-2010boemtoholdpublicmeetingsonoffshoredrillingsafety/

July 20, 2010 by David L. Wochner, Benjamin Norris, Caileen N. Gamache

Michael Bromwich, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (“BOEM”) announced yesterday that he will lead a series of public meetings to collect information and views on offshore deepwater drilling safety, well blowout containment, and oil spill response. The meetings are designed to collect input from industry representatives, environmental organizations, the public, state and local leaders, and experts in an effort to enhance the safety of deepwater drilling. The meetings are scheduled to occur in August and September in the following cities: New Orleans, LA; Lafayette, LA; Mobile, AL; Pensacola, FL; Santa Barbara, CA; Anchorage, AK; Biloxi, MS; and Houston, TX. Director Bromwich plans to release dates and specific locations soon. Written comments will also be accepted at the meetings, online, and by mail.

Special thanks to Richard Charter