Common use of Environmental Reviews Clause in Contracts

Environmental Reviews. On February 14, 2024, XXXX published a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to consider potential environmental consequences of site characterization activities (e.g., biological, archaeological, geological, and geophysical surveys and core samples) and site assessment activities (e.g., installation of meteorological buoys) that are expected to take place after issuance of wind energy leases in the WEAs. When scoping the EA, XXXX sought comments on the issues and alternatives that should inform the EA. BOEM received 242 comment submissions, which can be found at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx under Docket No. BOEM-2023-0065. In addition to the preparation of the EA, XXXX completed consultations under the Endangered Species Act, the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act. The EA and associated consultations informed BOEM’s decision on whether to proceed with this FSN. BOEM will conduct additional environmental reviews upon receipt of a lessee’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which will include a request for a project easement(s), if the proposed leases reach that stage of development. Lessees also need to coordinate with state agencies during BOEM’s COP review regarding potential impacts from the development of any cables or other infrastructure that would be located within the state’s jurisdiction.

Environmental Reviews. On February 14August 1, 20242023, XXXX published a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to consider potential environmental consequences of site characterization activities (e.g., biological, archaeological, geological, and geophysical surveys and core samples) and site assessment activities (e.g., installation of meteorological buoys) that are expected to take place after issuance of wind energy leases in the WEAsCall Area. When scoping the EA, XXXX sought comments on the issues and alternatives that should inform the EA. BOEM received 242 104 comment submissions, which can be found at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx under Docket No. BOEM-2023-00650034. In addition to the preparation of the Draft EA, XXXX completed including compliance with threatened and endangered species requirements for certain data collection activities associated with OCS leasing (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/documents/ renewable-energy/OSW-surveys-NLAA-programmatic.pdf), BOEM initiated other required consultations under the Endangered Species Act, the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxx- Xxxxxxx Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act. The EA and associated consultations informed BOEM’s decision on whether to proceed with this FSN. BOEM will conduct additional environmental reviews upon receipt of a lesseeLessee’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which will include a request for a project easement(s), ) if the proposed leases reach that stage of development. Lessees also need to coordinate with state agencies during BOEM’s COP review regarding potential impacts from the development of any cables or other infrastructure that would be located within the state’s jurisdiction.

Environmental Reviews. On February 14August 1, 20242023, XXXX published a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to consider potential environmental consequences of site characterization activities (e.g., biological, archaeological, geological, and geophysical surveys and core samples) and site assessment activities (e.g., installation of meteorological buoys) that are expected to take place after issuance of wind energy leases in the WEAsCall Area. When scoping the EA, XXXX sought comments on the issues and alternatives that should inform the EA. BOEM XXXX received 242 104 comment submissions, which can be found at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx under Docket No. BOEM-2023-00650034. In addition to the preparation of the Draft EA, including compliance with threatened and endangered species requirements for certain data collection activities associated with OCS leasing (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/documents/renewable-energy/OSW- surveys-NLAA-programmatic.pdf), XXXX completed has initiated other required consultations under the Endangered Species Act, the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act. The EA and associated consultations informed BOEMwill inform XXXX’s decision on whether to proceed with this the final sale notice (FSN). XXXX will solicit comments on the EA before it is finalized. BOEM will conduct additional environmental reviews upon receipt of a lessee’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which will include a request for a project easement(s), ) if the proposed leases reach that stage of development. Lessees also need to coordinate with state agencies during BOEM’s COP review regarding potential impacts from the development of any cables or other infrastructure that would be located within the state’s jurisdiction.

Environmental Reviews. On February 14March 18, 2024, XXXX published a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to consider potential environmental consequences impacts of site characterization activities (e.g., biological, archaeological, geological, and geophysical surveys and core samples) and site assessment activities (e.g., installation of meteorological buoys) that are expected to take place after issuance of wind energy leases in the WEAs(89 FR 19354). When The March 18 notice initiated a public scoping the EAprocess, with XXXX sought seeking comments on the issues and alternatives that should inform the EA. BOEM received 242 comment submissions, which Public comments on the notice can be found at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx under Docket Noxxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx in docket no. BOEM-2023BOEM-2024-00650020. In addition to the preparation of the Draft EA, XXXX completed and compliance with threatened and endangered species requirements for certain data collection activities associated with OCS leasing,3 BOEM has initiated other required consultations under the Endangered Species Act, the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxx Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act. The EA and associated consultations informed BOEMwill inform XXXX’s decision on whether to proceed with this a final sale notice (FSN). XXXX will solicit comments on the EA before it is finalized. BOEM will conduct additional environmental reviews upon receipt of a lessee’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which will include a request for a project easement(s), ) if one or more of the proposed leases reach that stage of development. Lessees also need to coordinate with state agencies during BOEM’s COP review regarding potential impacts from the development of any cables or other infrastructure that would be located within the state’s jurisdiction.