On 29 May 2024, BOEM will publish the “Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Assessment for a Wind Energy Research Lease on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Maine” in the Federal Register.
Due to the finding of no significant environmental impact, BOEM does not need to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to issue a wind energy research lease offshore Maine.
Upon completion of the Final EA and finding of no significant impacts, BOEM offered the research lease to the State of Maine which has 30 calendar days to accept, reject, or request modifications to the lease.
“Floating wind technology can make offshore wind a reality in the Gulf of Maine,” said Elizabeth Klein , BOEM Director.
“BOEM will continue to work in partnership with the state of Maine as we move forward to facilitate the responsible development of offshore wind in this region, as well as the deployment of floating offshore wind technology nationwide.”
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