Engaging Underserved Communities. Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government,” directs advancement of equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” establishes a policy to secure environmental justice and spur economic opportunity for disadvantaged communities through investing in and building a clean energy economy and making environmental justice part of every agency’s mission. Consistent with its statutory and regulatory authorities, BOEM is considering lease stipulations to ensure that communities, particularly underserved communities, are considered and engaged throughout the offshore wind energy development process, that potential impacts and benefits from Lessees’ projects are documented, and Xxxxxxx’ project proposals are informed by or altered to address those impacts and benefits. XXXX invites comments on the appropriate mechanisms and evaluation metrics for lease stipulations to benefit underserved communities, including how the stipulations would further development of the proposed Lease Areas and the purposes of OCS Lands Act. XXXX requests that commenters provide references to any studies that support their recommendations.
Engaging Underserved Communities. Work with OED staff to actively reach out to marginalized and systematically underrepresented city sectors, including those facing poverty and disenfranchisement. Establish connections with residents, local businesses, community leaders, and organizations to understand their unique challenges and needs.
