An overview and update on the Federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program from the key officials in the two Federal agencies most responsible for development of offshore wind energy— the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy. The session will address both the east and west coasts and upcoming program activities. The panelists will look beyond the 2016 National Offshore Wind Strategy from both the leasing/regulatory perspective as well as the R&D perspective into plans and priorities to support growth of this new industry in the United States.