Download or read book New Horizon: Looking to the Future of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement written by Mary L. Kendall and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tragic loss of life and the economic and environ. damages caused by the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig disaster and subsequent oil spill turned a national spotlight on Fed. oversight of offshore oil and gas operations. This event focused on the actions of the Dept. of the Interior on improving safety and oversight of the oil and gas industry to prevent future accidents. This is the report of an investigation to determine whether specific deficiencies exist in Minerals Management Service performance of its regulatory function, policies, or practices that need to be addressed to ensure that operations on the Outer Continental Shelf are conducted to protect human life, health, and the environment. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.