Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | October 1, 2011 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Headquarters | Main Interior Building Washington, D.C. |
| Employees | 881 FTE (2016) |
| Annual budget | $204.6 million USD (2016) |
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| Parent agency | Department of the Interior |
| Website | Official website |
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE /ˈbɛsi/ "Bessie") is an agency under the United States Department of the Interior.
Established in 2011, BSEE is an agency responsible for improving safety and ensuring environmental protection in the offshore energy industry, mainly natural gas and oil, on the United States Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The agency oversees the safety and environmental enforcement functions formerly under the Minerals Management Service, including the authority to inspect, investigate, summon witnesses and produce evidence, levy penalties, cancel or suspend activities, and oversee safety, response, and removal preparedness.