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🌊🐋US Wind Seeks Incidental Take Regulations for Maryland Offshore Wind Project
🌊🐋 US Wind Seeks Incidental Take Regulations for Maryland Offshore Wind Project
US Wind has submitted a request to NOAA for Incidental Take Regulations related to the Maryland Offshore Wind Project. The proposed regulations aim to govern the authorization of the take of a small number of 19 marine mammal species, with “small” defined as less than one-third of estimated populations. Take includes actions like harassing, hunting, capturing, or killing marine mammals. While intentional take is prohibited, incidental take of small numbers can be allowed through an application process.
Project activities, such as pile driving and site assessment surveys, are identified as potential sources of incidental take. The regulations, if approved, would be in effect from 2025 to 2029, covering the construction period of the wind farm off Maryland’s shore. The proposed wind farm involves three construction campaigns: MarWin (2025), Momentum Wind (2026), and Future Development (2027), totaling 114 wind turbine generators, four substations, and one meteorological tower.
The proposal includes provisions like a seasonal moratorium on pile driving from Dec. 1 to April 30, considering the presence of North Atlantic right whales. Public comment is open until Feb. 5, and if issued, the regulations would be effective from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2029. To learn more and participate in public comment, visit regulations.gov. 🗣️📆 #MarylandWindProject #MarineMammalsProtection #PublicComment 🌎💙
HEARING ADVISORY: Congressman Andy Harris To Hold Hearing On Offshore Wind
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January 11, 2024 Contact: Anna Adamian (202) 225-5311| Anna.A@mail.house.gov To watch the hearing live click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doF-3Y_eZfo Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., will hold a hearing on January 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, on the effects offshore wind industrialization is having on our environment, marine life, and economy. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public testimony from experts in industries affected by offshore wind followed by questions from three Members of Congress whose districts are directly impacted by its harmful effects. The hearing will be conducted as a normal congressional hearing, including expert testimony and questioning. WHO: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04). WHAT: Hearing on the harmful effects of offshore wind industrialization on our environment, marine life, and economy. WHEN: Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST. WHERE: Roland E. Powell Convention Center: 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. WITNESSES:
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NOTE: This event is open to the public. All members of the public can RSVP to the hearing using the link here. Plenty of seating is available, but doors open at 1:30 p.m. EST. No promotional materials are to be distributed in the hearing room. NOTE: This hearing is open to the press. All members of the press should RSVP to Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov with their name and the outlet they represent no later than January 17th for a badge to enter the hearing. |
