Michael Bromwich, head of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy, said the permit was approved for U.S. firm Noble Energy after a thorough vetting process and marked “a significant milestone” for Gulf operations. “Noble Energy’s application has met the requirements of our new safety regulations and information requirements,” Bromwich said in a conference call with reporters. Bromwich said there were seven applications pending.

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