BOEM Oregon Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force Meeting 9:00 AM Thursday, May 23, 2024
Save the Date: The 12th BOEM Oregon Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PT. The virtual meeting will provide an update to Task Force members on Oregon offshore wind energy activities since the September 2023 Task Force meeting and outline potential next steps in the offshore wind energy leasing process.
Agenda (coming soon!)
On April 30, 2024, the Department of Interior announced proposed auction details and lease terms for two areas offshore the Oregon coast for offshore wind energy development. The proposed lease sale includes two areas offshore the Oregon coast. The proposed Brookings Wind Energy Area consists of 133,792 acres and is located approximately 18 miles from shore. The proposed Coos Bay Wind Energy Area consists of 61,203 acres and is located approximately 32 miles from shore. BOEM is seeking public comments on which, if any, of the two lease areas should be offered in a lease sale this year. These areas have the potential to provide up to 3.1 gigawatts and power over 1.1 million homes with clean energy.
Proposed Sale Notice
Maps
Oregon Proposed Lease Areas
Oregon Proposed Lease Areas Nautical Chart Maps
Oregon Proposed Lease Areas Coordinates
Oregon Proposed Lease Areas Coordinates Map
Oregon Auction Seminar
In June 2024, the BOEM Pacific Regional Office will host an Auction Seminar for the public and prospective bidders.
Agenda and Registration link coming soon!
Engagement Opportunities
During the Proposed Sale Notice 60-day comment period, BOEM will accept comment on the notice and hold an Oregon Renewable Energy Task Force meeting and an Auction Seminar.
During the Oregon WEA Environmental Assessment 30-day public comment period, BOEM will accept comment on the analysis document and hold a virtual public meeting on May 21, 2024. Meeting registration and more information is available at www.boem.gov/oregonea.
Next Steps
BOEM will conduct an environmental review of the WEAs to assess potential impacts from offshore wind leasing activities, including site characterization and assessment activities. On May 1, 2024, BOEM will initiate a 30-day public comment period on the draft Environmental Assessment document. For additional information, please go to the Oregon Draft Wind Energy Area Environmental Assessment page at boem.gov/oregonea.
On May 1, 2024, BOEM will also initiate a 60-day comment period on the Proposed Sale Notice (PSN). During the PSN comment period, BOEM will hold an Oregon Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting and an Auction Seminar.
Related Announcements
Interior Department Proposes Offshore Wind Sales in Oregon, Gulf of Maine (04/30/2024)
Secretary Haaland Announces New Five-Year Offshore Wind Leasing Schedule (04/24/2024)
BOEM Finalizes Wind Energy Areas in Oregon (02/13/2024)
Comment Period Extended on Oregon Draft Wind Energy Areas (10/10/2023)
You’re Invited: Public Meetings on Oregon Draft Wind Energy Areas (09/13/2023)
You’re Invited: Public Meetings on Oregon Draft Wind Energy Areas (08/31/2023)
BOEM Identifies Draft Wind Energy Areas Offshore Oregon for Public Review and Comment (08/15/2023)
BOEM Enhances its Processes to Identify Future Offshore Wind Energy Areas (09/16/2022)
Biden-Harris Administration Advances Offshore Wind Energy Leasing on Atlantic and Pacific Coasts | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov) (04/27/2022)
You're Invited: BOEM Oregon Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force Meeting (10/01/2021)
Secretary Haaland Outlines Ambitious Offshore Wind Leasing Strategy | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov) (10/13/2021)
You’re Invited: Offshore Wind Energy Planning Data Review Workshops (07/21/2021)
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Milestone Cleared For First Marine Hydrokinetic Research Lease Offshore The West Coast (06/19/2014)
BOEM Issues First Renewable Energy Lease For Marine Hydrokinetic Technology Testing (06/03/2014)
BOEM To Conduct Environmental Review Of Renewable Energy Demonstration Project Offshore Oregon (05/28/2014)
BOEM To Assess Competitive Interest In Site Of Proposed Wave Energy Test Center Offshore Oregon (03/21/2014)
Secretary Jewell Announces Key Step Forward For Offshore Wind Project In Oregon (02/05/2014)
BOEM To Assess Competitive Interest In First Proposed Wind Energy Project Site Offshore West Coast (09/27/2013)
Secretary Salazar: Renewable Energy On Public Lands And Waters Making Rapid Advances (02/26/2013)
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