Compatible sediment for coastal restoration is limited and with future increases in relative sea level rise and storm intensities, the quantity of sediment needed for sustainable ecosystem restoration in Louisiana will significantly increase. At the same time the accessibility, especially to the offshore sediment resources, will become more challenging. It is evident that restoration of coastal Louisiana under changing environmental conditions faces a two-pronged challenge: 1) restoration and protection projects must be robust enough (using adequate and suitable sediment) to counter varying future environmental scenarios; and 2) the quantity of sediment resources available for critical restoration projects is likely to decrease, rendering the dredging and utilization of the sediment resources more difficult and costly (Khalil et al, 2018). Louisiana Sediment Management Plan (LASMP) identifies and delineates potential sediment sources for restoration and provides a framework for managing sediment resources wisely, cost effectively, and in a systematic manner (Khalil et al., 2010). OCS sediment resources are thus very critical in fulfilling the States’ commitment to implement the Coastal Master Plan. To fulfill its objective the State of Louisiana not only emphasizes on exploring new sediment sources but preserve and conserve these resources. One of the ways is to collaborate with state and federal agencies and oil and gas industry to remove decommissioned pipelines and avoid installation of new pipelines over significant sediment resources areas/ blocks. Although regulations mandate pipeline removal after decommissioning, historical noncompliance has left the seabed cluttered with abandoned infrastructure (Khalil et al., 2022). An important consideration in these programs is the evaluation and decision-making process related to the removal or waiver of removal of decommissioned pipelines in offshore and in state waters, ensuring that sediment access, environmental safety, and cost-effectiveness are balanced in long-term management strategies for multiple use of seabed. Effective management therefore depends on collaboration among stakeholders to balance resource development, sediment access, and the responsible decommissioning of obsolete facilities. Recognizing that the oil and gas industries also play a vital role in the state’s economy, there is a clear need for a balanced approach that promotes coexistence. Considering the differing missions and objectives of each agency and stakeholder, federal and state partners have developed a structured process to address and resolve potential conflicts in a fair and equitable manner, as discussed in Khalil et al. (2022).