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BOEMNonrulemakingBOEM-2011-0053

Notice of Availability an Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (Mid-Atlantic Regional Draft EA)

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Aug 22, 2011· Comment from Sierra Weaver, Defenders of Wildlife· BOEM-2011-0053-0031

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Abstract

BOEMRE has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) considering the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of issuing renewable energy leases (which includes reasonably foreseeable site characterization activities - geophysical, geotechnical, archeological, and biological surveys - on those leases) in identified Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The draft EA also considers the reasonably foreseeable consequences associated with the approval of site assessment activities (including the installation and operation of meteorological towers and buoys) on the leaseholds that may be issued. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the availability of the draft EA for review and comment. Public comments on the draft EA will be considered in the preparation of the final EA and determination of whether a Finding of No Significant Impact is appropriate.

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