US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Extends Public Comment Period on Wind Energy Areas Off the Coast of Southern Oregon to October 31st, 2023

Coos County Work Session on Wind Turbines 6:30 pm Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Sawdust Theater Coquille — Rob Taylor Report

Protests Opposing Wind Turbines Off the Southern Coast of Oregon

Coos Bay Boardwalk Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Bandon Boardwalk Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5 pm to 6 pm

Comment Period Extended on 

Oregon Draft Wind Energy Areas 

Dear Stakeholder:   

On August 15, 2023, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) identified two Draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) off the coast of Oregon and opened a 60-day public review and comment period on those Draft WEAs. In response to feedback from Oregon Tribes and stakeholders, BOEM has extended the comment period and will accept comments on the Draft WEAs through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

The Draft WEAs cover approximately 219,568 acres offshore southern Oregon with their closest points ranging from approximately 18 – 32 miles off the coast. A map of the two areas can be found on Oregon state activities page.

To view supporting documentation and to comment on the Draft Wind Energy Areas, go to  BOEM-2023-0033

-- BOEM -- 

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for America’s offshore energy and mineral resources. The bureau promotes energy independence, environmental protection and economic development through responsible, science-based management of energy and mineral resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.

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