03/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/09/2024 16:05
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.
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.
BOEM will also hold a virtual public meeting, which will include an opportunity for the public to provide oral feedback. Registration is required.
More information on the public meetings can be found on BOEM's website.
How to Submit Comments
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The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy, mineral, and geological resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.