Atlantic Wind Energy Workshop Summary Report

Subject: Administration; boundaries; dimensions and entity referencing
Alternative Energy; Offshore Wind; Offshore Renewable Energy; Socioeconomics; Offshore Energy Technology; Environmental Data; Birds; Bats

CSE Reference: Cahill, M, Olsen K, Blaha D, Tim J, Finio M, Ewald J, Primo J, Medley, Bigger D, Skrupky K, Hooker B, Jordan B, Dhanju A (CSA International, Inc., Stuart, FL; Performance-based Solutions, Inc., Alexandria, VA; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, Herndon, VA). 2011. Atlantic wind energy workshop summary report. Herndon (VA): US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement. 350 p. Obligation No.: GS-07F-0591W. Report No.: OCS Study BOEMRE 049-2011. URL: https://espis.boem.gov/Final%20Reports/5124.pdf

Abstract: This workshop provided information to assist BOEMRE and its Federal partners in environmental and technical reviews of wind energy areas and in the evaluation of new projects. Additionally this workshop was part of the DOI-Department of Energy (DOE) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) process to coordinate environmental monitoring and baseline studies in support of environmental assessment and consultations for siting and leasing in the Atlantic wind energy areas. The Synopsis of Federal and State Regulatory and Research Activities Handout for Atlantic Wind Energy Workshop provides a summary of agency regulatory and research activities with information and references for supporting documents and reports related to the Atlantic OCS and affected states wind energy development.