Step-by-step instructions on how to find geological and geophysical activities for mineral prospecting, noncommercial exploration, or scientific research activities.
Geological and geophysical activities for mineral prospecting, noncommercial exploration, or scientific research activities authorized under Section 11 of the OCS Lands Act, 30 CFR Part 580, as applicable.
How to Locate Authorization Documents
OPTIONAL: Navigate from the G&G Widget on data.boem.gov homepage
To locate Geological and Geophysical authorization documents from the start page of the BOEM Data Center, follow these steps:
Go to https://www.data.boem.gov
Select the G&G button
In the box labeled G&G Studies, selected the words G&G Permits
From the GG Permits Query Tool page provide at least the following query options:
- Select a Region
Select Sand and Gravel in the Application Type field
- Click the Submit Query button
Review the results display of available Authorization documents.
Select the link in the second column to download the PDF. Employees with accounts in the system may use the checkbox to download several documents at once.
