Pacific Region

The Pacific Region office, located in Camarillo, Calif, is responsible for managing the production of conventional and renewable energy resources on the federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), which extends seaward of California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and the Pacific U.S. Trust Territories. The Pacific Region works to promote safety, protect the environment and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement.

Pacific Region personnel monitor existing facilities and operations, all of which are currently off the California coast, and many of which are aging facilities that were built decades ago. 

Inspectors use a number of enforcement tools, such as the issuance of Incidents of Non-Compliance (INC). Issuance of INCs results in operators being required to return to compliance and may also result in additional ramifications. If injuries or oil spills do occur, regional and field personnel may be called upon to formally investigate the incidents.

In conjunction with the Department of the Interior’s efforts to develop cleaner energy sources, the Pacific Region is also involved in renewable energy projects off the coasts of Oregon and Hawaii. Because wind production on the OCS has the potential to significantly expand, Pacific Region employees are involved in developing regulations, inspection guidelines, and other procedures that will allow safe and environmentally appropriate development.

The Pacific Region currently oversees operational and production activity from 23 oil and gas platforms located offshore southern California. These facilities produce about 24 million barrels of oil and 47 billion cubic feet of gas annually.

To view public information copies of submitted and accepted Applications for Permit to Modify on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, click here.

For Pacific Region Pipeline Inspection Program information, click here.

Contact Info:
760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102
Camarillo, CA 93010

Main Phone Number:  805-384-6300
Public Information:  800-672-2627

Public Affairs: Guy Hayes
Office: 907-334-5333
Mobile: 907-301-2473