Oversees environmental reviews and analyses, and ensures
compliance with environmental conditions of project approvals, in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the OCS Lands
Act, and other Federal environmental laws.
Section Chief,
Environmental Analysis Section:
John Lane.
Plans and manages the Regional Environmental Studies Program.
Program Lead: Frederick M. Piltz.
Reviews and approves OCS lease ownership and bonding applications
and requests.
Program Lead: Frederick L.
White.
Coordinates environmental program activities with stakeholders.
Environmental Analysis Section
Section Chief: John Lane
805.389.7820
Analyzes the environmental effects of OCS oil and gas activities;
prepares associated environmental documents
Monitors environmental conditions of permit/plan approval
Coordinates Endangered and Threatened Species Consultations,
State Historic Preservation Office Consultations, and Essential Fish
Habitat Consultations for OCS oil and gas projects
Works with stakeholders to identify and document environmental
issues, information needs, and comments for OCS oil and gas projects
Reviews applicable environmental documents and reports produced
by Federal, State, and local agencies
