You're Invited: BOEM Central Atlantic Public Meetings

On August 22, 2024, BOEM published a Call for Information and Nominations for a second offshore wind sale in the Central Atlantic. The Call initiated a 60-day public comment period that ends on October 21, 2024. During the 60-day public comment period, BOEM will host its Central Atlantic Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting and additional public meetings.

Central Atlantic Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force Meeting

The purpose of this virtual meeting is to update task force members on BOEM's commercial offshore wind energy planning activities in the Central Atlantic. This meeting is open to the public. There will be an opportunity for the public to provide feedback. Registration is required.

• Task Force Meeting - Virtual (via Zoom)
  • Date: September 10-11, 2024
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, both days
  • Register here

Public Meetings

BOEM is hosting in-person "open house" style meetings that will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about BOEM's Central Atlantic planning process through interactive stations and individualized discussions with BOEM staff. These meetings will include opportunities to provide written comments. Registration is encouraged.

• Morehead City, North Carolina
  • Date: September 17, 2024
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Crystal Coast Civic Center - 203 College Cir, Morehead City, NC 28557
  • Register here
• Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Date: September 18, 2024
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach Campus - Student Center - 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
  • Register here
• Ocean City, Maryland
  • Date: September 24, 2024
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Roland E. Powell Convention Center - Dockside Hall - 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
  • Register here
• Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
  • Date: September 25, 2024
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Fairfield Inn and Suites Rehoboth Beach - 19113 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
  • Register here
• Atlantic City, New Jersey
  • Date: September 26, 2024
  • Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Stockton University, Atlantic City Campus - Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room - 3711 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
  • Register here

BOEM will also hold a virtual public meeting, which will include an opportunity for the public to provide oral feedback. Registration is required.

• Virtual Zoom Meeting
  • Date: October 2, 2024
  • Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET
  • Register here

More information on the public meetings can be found on BOEM's website.

How to Submit Comments

• Through the regulations.gov web portal: Navigate to http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. BOEM-2024-0040 to submit public comments and view supporting and related materials available for this notice. Click on the "Comment" button below the document link. Enter your information and comment, then click "Submit Comment"; or
• By U.S. Postal Service or other delivery service: Send your comments and information to the following address: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, 45600 Woodland Road, Mail Stop VAM-OREP, Sterling, VA 20166.

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