On January 12, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that it will hold a competitive auction for six lease areas (totaling roughly 488,000 acres) in the New York Bight area, which is off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Establishing and contributing to a fisheries compensatory mitigation fund or contributing to an existing fund to mitigate potential negative impacts to commercial and for-hire recreational fisheries caused by offshore wind development in the Gulf of Mexico. The White House. Offshore Wind BOEMs First Two Offshore Wind Areas in the Gulf of Mexico Could Feed Texas, Louisiana SHARE this article # leasing # Gulf of Mexico # BOEM # BOEM Gulf of Mexico director: Agency eyes offshore wind lease BOEM will accept comments from Nov. 16, 2022 through 11:59 pm ET on December 16, 2022. For more information on how to comment, see:https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/gulf-mexico-activities. Phone: 202-208-6474BOEM Public Affairs, Seeks public comment on proposal that could power over 850,000 homes. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding its third Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting on July 27, 2022. In this study, NREL established selection criteria for hypothetical wind plant locations throughout the Gulf of Mexico and recommended to BOEM six viable study PK Wong & Nair LLC (PKWN) is the constituent Singapore law practice of our licensed joint law venture in Singapore, Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. BOEM is seeking public comments on which, if any, of the two lease areas offshore Galveston should be offered in the Final Sale Notice. Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico, a key milestone towards the potential first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf. The PSN will identify, among other things, the proposed areas to offer for lease in the WEAs, auction format, and qualified bidders so far. Update the Task Force members and stakeholders on recent state activities. We are committed to a transparent, inclusive and data-driven process that ensures all ocean users flourish in the Gulf.. BOEM held a wind energy lease salethe first-ever offered along Offshore wind in the US Gulf of Mexico: regional economic modeling and site-specific analyses. BOEM Designates Two Wind Energy Areas in Gulf of BOEM Completes Environmental Review of Offshore Wind Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico Environmental analysis finds no significant impacts 05/30/2023 New Orleans, LA If the Department decides to proceed with the sale, BOEM will publish a Final Sale Notice at least 30 days ahead of the sale, which would announce the time and date of the lease sale and the companies qualified to participate in it. 13, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Established last year, the Task Force is a partnership between federal, state, and local agencies and Tribal governments tasked with coordinating renewable energy planning activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico. Following the comment period, BOEM will review the comments to identify issues and potential alternatives for consideration in the Beacon Wind Draft EIS. The Proposed Sale Notice (PSN) announced today includes a 102,480-acre area offshore Lake Charles, Louisiana, and two areas offshore Galveston, Texas, one comprising 102,480 acres and the other comprising 96,786 acres. The bureau promotes energy independence, environmental protection and economic development through responsible, science-based management of energy and mineral resources on the U.S. The proposed sale is part of the leasing pathannounced by Secretary Haaland in 2021 to meet the Biden-Harris administrations goal to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and follows the Departments approval of the nation's first two commercial scale offshore wind projects. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding its third Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting on July 27, 2022. BOEM directs that an Analysis of Visual Effects to Historic and Architectural Properties (AVEHAP) should be Josephson, E., Maze-Foley, K., Rosel, P.E., eds. BOEM will use these comments in its scoping process. By 2025, the Interior Department plans to potentially hold up to five additional offshore lease sales and complete the review of at least 16 plans to construct and operate commercial, offshore wind energy facilities, which would represent more than 22 gigawatts of clean energy for the nation. ET on Jul. These two wind energy areas represent exciting progress toward having the first offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, where there is a mature industry base and the know how to advance energy development in the OCS. 1849 C Street, NW Dial-in phone number: 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Mike Celata, Regional Director, BOEM Gulf of Mexico Region, BOEM Task Force Meeting February 2022 Segment 1, Update on Outer Continental Shelf Wind Energy Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico Call for Information and Wind Energy Areas, BOEM Renewable Energy Overview & Leasing Process Review Tershara Matthews, BOEM|PDF, Environmental Review Process Michelle Nannen, BOEM|PDF, Marine Spatial Analyses to Inform Wind Energy Siting in the Gulf of Mexico James Morris, NOAA|PDF, BOEM Task Force Meeting February 2022 Segment 2, Report Out from Breakout Sessions and Task Force Discussion, All Task Force Members| BOEM Task Force Meeting February 2022 Segment 3, Overview of Action Items and Closing Remarks, Opportunity for public input on topics under Task Force discussion, Mike Celata, Regional Director, BOEM Gulf of Mexico Office, BOEM Task Force Meeting February 2022 Segment 4. Ltd. Based on the analysis in the EA, BOEM has issued a finding of no significant impacts to environmental resources. The draft EA will consider potential environmental consequences of site characterization activities (i.e., biological, archeological and geological, as well as geophysical surveys and core samples) and site assessment activities (i.e., installation of meteorological buoys) associated with the possibility of issuing wind energy leases in the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of the meeting is to present information on the Proposed Sale Notice (PSN); additionally, this meeting aims to: To comment go to www.regulations.gov and search for docket number BOEM-2023-0021 on or before 11:59 pm ET on April 25, 2023. DOIs Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) collaborated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to analyze the entire Gulf of Mexico Contact:Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov. Offshore wind opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico BOEM uses its renewable energy competitive leasing process to identify the offshore locations that appear most suitable for development, taking into consideration potential impacts to resources and ocean users. 2018. The public comment period closed on September 2, 2022. Public comments on the draft WEAs will be accepted for 30 days beginning July 20, 2022. BOEM's proposed leasing schedule has a lease sale in the Gulf of The first WEA is located approximately 24 nautical miles (nm) off the coast of Galveston, TX. (504) 284-8605 As part of the Biden-Harris administrations goal of permitting 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) (202) 531-0667 As part of the Biden-Harris administrations goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it will initiate the environmental review of a proposed 2,430-megawatt wind energy project offshore Massachusetts. Washington, DC 20500, Proposes first-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale; welcomes California and Louisiana to Federal-State Partnership to build Americas supply chain and increase skilled workforce for offshore wind. BOEM Outer Continental Shelf.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized two wind energy areas (WEA) in the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential to produce enough energy to Public comments on the draft EA will also be accepted for 30 days beginning July 20, 2022. Washington, D.C. 20240 Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Intergovernmental Renewable Therefore, BOEM is seeking public comments on two Preliminary WEAs in the Gulf of Mexico. Ocean Wind 1 wins Government approval Image: Pixabay The Department of the Interiors Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced it has approved the plan for construction and operations of the Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey. BOEM_BSEE/US_Gulf_Coast_Monthly_Offshore_Wind_Speed Wind WASHINGTON In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to grow Americas clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior today is proposing the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The first draft WEA is located approximately 24 nautical miles (nm) off the coast of Galveston, TX. Just in the first few weeks of 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration has already taken several new steps to continue historic progress on offshore wind development, with key highlights including: We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. President Biden BOEM-2022-0072. These actions, which include proposing the first-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale, are advancing President Bidens clean energy and economic agenda to revitalize American manufacturing and harness American innovation to deliver reliable, affordable power to homes and businesses, while saving families money and strengthening energy security.Todays actionsalongside investments from President Bidens Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Lawwill spur offshore wind deployment beyond the East Coast, boost American leadership on floating offshore wind technologies, and create good-paying jobs for workers throughout the nation, by: President Biden has taken decisive action to jumpstart the American offshore wind industry, ushering in billions of dollars in investments since he took officeincluding $9.8 billion in new investments in 2022 alone, more than triple the previous year. Draft Wind Energy Area Development Environmental Organizations' Meeting; To comment, please go to regulations.gov and search for docket no. Follow us to learn about opportunities to participate in our efforts and how we engage. : OCS Study BOEM 2020-018. 2021. hbbd``b`+`LS@sA V>
"@LDiS.0012b`Mgd` (x Provide opportunities for public input about the topics being considered by the Task Force. Specifically, this meeting will aim to: Discuss Draft GOM Renewable Energy Environmental Assessment (EA), Discuss Draft GOM Renewable Energy Wind Energy Areas (WEAs). The area for review totals 188,023 acres and has the potential to power 799,000 homes. Todays announcement in the Gulf of Mexico is one of many commitments we are making to spur innovation, create good-paying jobs, and collaborate with states, Tribes and communities to ensure that we are doing everything we can to care for our Earth.. You have JavaScript disabled. Modeled for polygon output by BOEM geographers. We will continue to work closely with our task force members, ocean users, and others to ensure that any development in the region is done responsibly and in a way that avoids, reduces, or mitigates potential impacts to ocean users and the marine environment.. BOEM received 107 comments, which helped inform the final WEAs. Phone: 202-208-6474BOEM Public Affairs. NEW ORLEANS As part of the Biden-Harris administrations goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it has finalized two Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential to produce enough clean wind energy to power nearly 3 million homes. Passcode: 609224, Tue., Jul. Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ryflPSALTlWADAl5BVSSIQ 227 0 obj
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BOEM Announces Next Steps for Offshore Wind Energy in Gulf The bureau promotes energy independence, environmental protection and economic development through responsible, science-based management of energy and mineral resources on the U.S. The Department of the Interiors Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for Americas offshore energy and mineral resources. This week, BOEM will publish a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Beacon Wind, LLC (Beacon Wind). 20, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. This growing industry will provide Americans with cleaner and cheaper energy, create thousands of good-paying jobs, and invest billions in new American energy supply chains, manufacturing, shipbuilding and servicing. The completion of our environmental review is an important step forward to advance clean energy development in a responsible manner while promoting economic vitality and well-paying jobs in the Gulf of Mexico region, said BOEM Director Liz Klein. Follow us to learn about opportunities to participate in our efforts and how we engage. Phone: 202-208-6474BOEM Public Affairs, Areas have potential to power nearly 3 million homes. Executive Order on tackling the climate crisis at home The Task Force is a partnership between federal, state, and local agencies and Tribal governments tasked with coordinating renewable energy planning activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico. FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House President Biden has called on us to address the climate crisis and Interior is taking that challenge to heart. The bureau promotes energy independence, environmental protection and economic development through responsible, science-based management of energy and mineral resources on the U.S. endstream
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The Region can play a central role in our nations clean energy transition to support good paying jobs, fight climate change, said BOEM Director Amanda Lefton. Washington, D.C. 20240 Highlights from Beacon Winds proposal include the following: Since the start of the Biden-Harris administration, the Department has approved the nation's first two commercial scale offshore wind projects, held three offshore wind lease auctions including a record-breaking sale offshore New York and the first-ever sale offshore the Pacific Coast in California, initiated environmental review of 10 offshore wind projects, and advanced the process to explore additional Wind Energy Areas in Oregon, Gulf of Maine and Central Atlantic. These areas have the potential to power almost 1.3 million homes with clean energy. U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing its latest steps to expand offshore wind jobs and local economic development across the country. 94 p. Report No. Outer Continental Shelf. Panel Gulf of Mexico Data Information Resources and Ocean Users, Tershara Matthews, Chief, Emerging Programs, BOEM, Overview of Action Items, Closing Remarks. Americas clean energy transition is happening right here and now. The EA considered potential environmental consequences of site characterization activities (i.e., biological, archeological, geological, and geophysical surveys and core samples) and site assessment activities (i.e., installation of meteorological buoys) associated with the possibility of issuing wind energy leases in the Gulf of Mexico. 31, 2023. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) works under its renewable energy competitive leasing process to identify the offshore locations that appear most suitable for development, taking into consideration potential impacts to resources and ocean users. It serves as a forum to discuss stakeholder issues, exchange data and information about ocean use and resources, and facilitate collaboration opportunities. Mayer Brown and the Mayer Brown logo are trademarks of Mayer Brown. Office of Public Affairs Construction and operation of two wind energy facilities (Beacon Wind 1 and Beacon Wind 2) offshore Massachusetts with a total capacity of at least 2,430 megawatts of clean, renewable wind energy, which could power over 850,000 homes each year. Some of these potential stipulations include: The PSN will publishin the Federal Register later this month and initiates a 60-day public comment period. Provide updates on regional offshore wind goals and developer activities. The promise of renewable energy is undeniable, as is the momentum for a clean energy transition, said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. 242 0 obj
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BOEM Finalizes Wind Energy Areas for Gulf of Mexico As part of our environmental review process, we seek input from Tribes, our government partners, the fishing community, and other ocean users to inform our next steps.. The second draft WEA is located approximately 56 nm off the coast of Lake Charles, LA. BOEM will continue to meet with the task force as the process moves forward. Details of the individual Mayer Brown Practices and PKWN can be found in the Legal Noticessection of our website. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Ocean Interior Department Proposes First-Ever Offshore Wind Sale in EOW EW 1 Individual Permit Application Appendix D The purpose of the meeting was to present the potential areas identified in federal waters offshore the Gulf of Mexico that may be suitable for offshore renewable energy development, and this Task Force provides critical information to the decision-making process. The Biden administration has approved the largest offshore wind energy project yet in US waters, to be located off the coast of New Jersey where officials say it could National Environmental Policy Act and Offshore Renewable Energy, BOEM Announces Environmental Review of Proposed Wind Energy Project Offshore Massachusetts, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_atMrQLFDTce4U5vX94q4rQ, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ryflPSALTlWADAl5BVSSIQ. For more information on the final EA and FONSI, see: https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/gulf-mexico-activities. Facilitate coordination among federal, state, local, and tribal governments regarding the wind energy leasing process on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico. There is no time to waste in making bold investments to address the climate crisis, and building a strong domestic offshore wind industry is key to meeting that challenge head on.. %%EOF
Should a lease sale advance, prior to approving the construction of any offshore wind energy facility in the Gulf of Mexico, BOEM will develop an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the specific environmental consequences of any proposed project, in consultation with Tribes and appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and with participation by stakeholders and the public. Washington, D.C. 20240 250 0 obj
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The two draft WEAs represent a subset of the original 30-million acre Gulf of Mexico Call Area that the Department of the Interior announced for public comment in October 2021. 4th Annual Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Task Force Meeting, April 11, 2023 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) A map of the WEAs can be found on BOEMs website. Installation of up to 155 turbines, up to two offshore substation platforms, and up to two offshore export cables, which are planned to make landfall in Astoria, New York, and Waterford, Connecticut. Information about how to register for the public meetings, and instructions for how to submit questions and comments can be on BOEMs Gulf of Mexico Renewable Energy webpage. Bidding credits to bidders that commit to supporting workforce training programs for the offshore wind industry, developing a domestic supply chain for the offshore wind industry, or a combination of both. We are invested in working in partnership with states and communities to find areas that avoid or minimize conflicts with other ocean uses and marine life in the Gulf of Mexico, said BOEM Director Amanda Lefton. The White House The second WEA is located approximately 56 nm off the coast of Lake Charles, LA. WebThe U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) today held a record breaking sale of offshore oil and natural gas leases in the Central Gulf of Mexico attracting $824,055,489 in high bids from 81 companies. Gulf of Mexico In addition to the draft WEAs, BOEM has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) covering the entire call area to consider the potential impacts from site characterization (e.g., marine mammal surveys) and site assessment (e.g., installation of meteorological buoys) activities expected to take place following lease issuance. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issues this request for interest (RFI) to assess interest in, and to invite public comment on, possible commercial 30, 2023, opens a 30-day public comment period that ends at 11:59 p.m. Results in the geodatabase are reported on the existing 4.8 km x 4.8 km block grid defined National Environmental Policy Act and Offshore Renewable Energy, BOEM Designates Two Wind Energy Areas in Gulf of Mexico, https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/gulf-mexico-activities. Gulf of Mexico Obtaining Marine Minerals. US BOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Mexico Activities | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (boem.gov). BOEM has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) covering the entire Call Area to consider the potential impacts from site characterization (e.g., marine mammal US BOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in Gulf of Mexico Panel Offshore Wind Jurisdictional Authorities: Who is Who and What Do They Do? BOEM used the most current scientific data to analyze 30 million acres in the Call Area to find the best spaces for wind energy development. Outer Continental Shelf. Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov. It serves as a forum to discuss stakeholder issues, exchanges data, and information about ocean use and resources, and facilitate collaboration opportunities. Webinar ID: 845 4596 7073 BOEM will continue to meet with the task force as the process moves forward. Central Atlantic | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management On October 31, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) within the US Department of the Interior finalized two Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf. Sunrise Wind January 18, 2023 Recording | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Department of the Interior Announces Next Steps for In addition to executive actions, the Administration is also working to swiftly implement provisions of President Bidens Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will further accelerate offshore wind, including clean energy tax credits to support manufacturing and deployment, as well as investments in transmission and port infrastructure.Building on Recent Administration Actions. WebSubject: Weibel 7 year average wind speed for Gulf of Mexico Portioned out by BOEM Blocks (original points). Provide an overview of and seek in-depth feedback on the proposed Wind Energy Areas (WEA). This task forceis chartered to facilitate coordination and consultation related to renewable energy planning activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico. National Environmental Policy Act and Offshore Renewable Energy, BOEM Completes Environmental Review of Offshore Wind Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico, https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/gulf-mexico-activities. Follow us to learn about opportunities to participate in our efforts and how we engage. Office of Public Affairs WebBOEMs goal is to identify the offshore locations that appear most suitable for wind energy development, taking into consideration potential impacts to resources and ocean users. Opt in to send and receive text messages from President Biden. Phone: 202-208-6474BOEM Public Affairs, Environmental analysis finds no significant impacts. Weblocations that appear most suitable for wind energy development, taking into consideration potential impacts to resources and ocean users. Please enable JavaScript to use this feature. To find out how to comment on the PSN, go to BOEM's Gulf of Mexico Activities webpage. BOEM collaborated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to build an ocean model that analyzed the entire Gulf of Mexico ecosystem to find areas that have the least conflict with other uses and the lowest environmental impact. BOEM is advancing the Administrations ambitious energy goals while remaining diligent in our efforts to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to ocean users and the marine environment, said BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein. BOEM will narrow the area based on stakeholder and ocean user input before advancing any Wind Energy Areas, which are offshore locations that appear most suitable for wind energy development. Web(BOEM), offshore wind developers are required to evaluate the impact the proposed activities may have on fisheries resources (BOEM, 2019). If approved, the development and construction phases of the Beacon Wind project could support up to an estimated 6,491 jobs. Waters. Phone: 202-208-6474BOEM Public Affairs. This is the 11th offshore wind energy COP review initiated under the Biden-Harris administration. 2/22/2023 Last edited 3/7/2023 Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON In another step by the Biden-Harris The Department of the Interiors Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for Americas offshore energy and mineral resources. The White House, federal agencies, states, and other key stakeholders are coordinating to achieve the Presidents goals while advancing environmental justice, protecting biodiversity, supporting the creation of good-paying jobs, and promoting ocean co-use. Adria Conference Center Ballroom, Queens NY The lease area is approximately 17 nautical miles (nm) south of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and approximately 52 nm east of Montauk, New York. BOEM will continue to work with the coastal states and communities as we advance our work and do so in a manner that seeks to avoid or minimize conflicts with other ocean uses and marine life in the Gulf of Mexico.. Offshore Wind in the US Gulf of Mexico: Regional Economic Over the past year, the Biden-Harris administrationhas launched theAmerican offshore wind industryby approving and celebrating the groundbreaking of the nations first two commercial-scale, offshore wind projects in federal waters.