When you apply for BOEM approval of any activity, we normally give you a written decision. The following table shows circumstances under which we may give an oral approval.
| When you . . . | We may . . . | And . . . |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Request approval orally, | Give you an oral approval, | You must then confirm the oral request by sending us a written request within 72 hours. |
| (b) Request approval in writing, | Give you an oral approval if quick action is needed, | We will send you a written approval afterward. It will include any conditions that we place on the oral approval. |