The State of Oregon maintains an interest and is an active participant in the activities that occur on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) beyond the State's Territorial Sea boundaries. This section of our site describes aspects of the State's interest and applicable authorities related to OCS management. It also provides information regarding ongoing continental shelf activities at the State and Federal level.  The most recent area of work related to OCS waters is a focus on offshore wind energy planning, through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the federal agency with authority to lease lands on the OCS. 

Offshore Wind Energy Planning

House Bill 4080, passed in the 2024 legislative session, has tasked the Department of Land Conservation and Development with the development of an Roadmap for the state.  Visit the OSW Roadmap pages to learn more.