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Coupling the geospatial extent of these placement areas with details about project construction helps make the connection between OCS sediment sources (OCS Marine Minerals Lease Areas) and their placement sites and also provides critical context required to understand the scale, frequency, and quantity of OCS material supplied for coastal nourishment and restoration. This dataset also supports various efforts related to coastal and ocean planning and other activities pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Submerged Lands Act. This dataset will receive regular updates as new OCS leases are added or renewed and OCS sediment is allocated to planned placement sites along the U.S. coastline. |
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Coupling the geospatial extent of these placement areas with details about project construction helps make the connection between OCS sediment sources (OCS Marine Minerals Lease Areas) and their placement sites and also provides critical context required to understand the scale, frequency, and quantity of OCS material supplied for coastal nourishment and restoration. This dataset also supports various efforts related to coastal and ocean planning and other activities pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Submerged Lands Act. This dataset will receive regular updates as new OCS leases are added or renewed and OCS sediment is allocated to planned placement sites along the U.S. coastline. |
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The Shore Study Areas layer contains polygons delineating locations along the U.S. coastline that have experienced increased erosion and, as a result, prompted environmental studies to determine (1) the extent of erosion, (2) baseline documentation of shore sediment character, and (3) if the site could benefit from shoreline stabilization and beach nourishment in order to reduce coastal storm flooding and erosion, and provide economic, cultural, recreational, and environmental habitat benefits. If a shoreline area is designated as being in need of restoration and renourishment, and a composite match is made between the shore sand and sand in the Federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), then entities may enter into a Negotiated Non-Competitive Lease or Memoranda of Agreement with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), in order to dredge sand, gravel, or shell resources from the OCS. Section 8 (k) of the OCS Lands Act (OCSLA) as amended by Public Law 103-426 (enacted in 1994) gives BOEM the authority to negotiate an agreement for the use of OCS sand, gravel, and shell resources for use in: (1) a project for shore protection, beach restoration, or coastal restoration undertaken by a Federal, State, or local government agency; or (2) for use in a construction project funded in whole or in part by or authorized by the Federal government. This dataset is a collection of previous and current shore study areas. Attribution consists of Study ID, year of study, and summarized sediment descriptions. The polygon extents are not guaranteed to be exact and may contain estimate boundaries delineated based on visual interpretation of drawings and descriptions found in study documents and post construction reports. The dataset will be updated on a regular basis to reflect new and previous study areas. |
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provides the data for use "as is". BOEM provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, correctness and timeliness of materials presented within the limits of the current state of the art, BOEM assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. BOEM makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of these data and information before using them for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences. Conclusions drawn from or actions undertaken on the basis of, such data and information are the sole responsibility of the user. The maps shown here are for illustration and planning purposes only and are not suitable for site-specific decision making. The data are not suitable for navigational purposes. Information found here should not be used for making financial or any other commitments. This data was developed by the U.S. Government; no other proprietary rights may be attached to them nor may they be sold to the U.S. Government as part of any procurement of products or services. Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) as the source of this information. |
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