Attributes of a First-in-Class Environmental Program: A Letter Report Prepared for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
English
By (author): and Medicine Committee on the Assessment and Advancement of Science in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Environmental Studies Program Division on Earth and Life Studies Engineering National Academies of Sciences Ocean Studies Board
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.
Table of Contents- Front Matter
- Attributes of a First-in-Class Environmental Program: A Letter Report
- Appendix A: Statement of Task
- Appendix B: Committee on the Assessment and Advancement of Science in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Environmental Studies Program
- Appendix C: Workshop Series Agenda
- Appendix D: Acknowledgments
- Appendix E: References