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FAST-41 Missed Date:Environmental Impact Statement (EIS): Official Notice of Availability of a Final EIS published in the FR beginning both the public review period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)

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Agency Milestone Date of 09/08/2023 for Official Notice of Availability of a Final EIS published in the FR beginning both the public review period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days

Action
Project Name:
Empire Wind Energy Project
Responsible Agency:
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Status:
In Progress
POC Name:
Brandi Sangunett
POC Title:
Environmental Protection Specialist
POC Email:
brandi.sangunett@boem.gov

Milestones:

Issuance of Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Scoping (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Official Notice of Availability of a Draft EIS published in the Federal Register (FR) beginning both the public comment period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Official Notice of Availability of a Final EIS published in the FR beginning both the public review period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
  • Monthly Status Report for November 2023:
    On track to meet the alternative completion date of Nov 21, 2023. Awaiting execution of Sec 106 MOA prior to issuance of ROD.
  • Monthly Status Report for October 2023:
    On track to meet the alternative completion date of Nov 21, 2023
  • Non-conformance Explanation:
    BOEM’s FEIS must incorporate measures resulting from Sec 7 consultations. The prior milestone date for publication of the FEIS was Sep 8. ​​​​​NMFS concluded ESA consultation on Sep 8 with issuance of the Biological Opinion, with reasonable and prudent measures (RPMs), terms and conditions, and conservation recommendations. BOEM needed an additional week to analyze and incorporate the NMFS recommendations into the FEIS. BOEM published the FEIS on Sep 15.
Current Target Date:
Issuance of Lead Agency Record of Decision (Agency Action)
Current Target Date:


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Milestone
Official Notice of Availability of a Final EIS published in the FR beginning both the public review period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
  • Monthly Status Report for November 2023:
    On track to meet the alternative completion date of Nov 21, 2023. Awaiting execution of Sec 106 MOA prior to issuance of ROD.
  • Monthly Status Report for October 2023:
    On track to meet the alternative completion date of Nov 21, 2023
  • Non-conformance Explanation:
    BOEM’s FEIS must incorporate measures resulting from Sec 7 consultations. The prior milestone date for publication of the FEIS was Sep 8. ​​​​​NMFS concluded ESA consultation on Sep 8 with issuance of the Biological Opinion, with reasonable and prudent measures (RPMs), terms and conditions, and conservation recommendations. BOEM needed an additional week to analyze and incorporate the NMFS recommendations into the FEIS. BOEM published the FEIS on Sep 15.
Current Target Date:
Project

PROJECT WEBSITE: Equinor's Empire Wind

All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.

In Progress

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
IN PROGRESS

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ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
03/11/2024

10 out of 10

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED

Renewable Energy Production

SECTOR
Renewable Energy Production

Project Category

CATEGORY
Project Category FAST-41 Covered Projects

Department of the Interior

LEAD AGENCY
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

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Other Agencies with Actions or Authorizations:

Department of the Army

Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Works

Department of the Army

Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers - Regulatory

Department of Commerce

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service

Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Description:

Equinor Wind proposes to construct and operate the Empire Wind Energy Project located in Lease Area OCS-A 0512, which covers approximately 79,350 acres (ac; 32,112 hectares [ha]) and is located approximately 14 statute miles (mi) (12 nautical miles [nm], 22 kilometers [km]) south of Long Island, New York and 19.5 mi (16.9 nm, 31.4 km) east of Long Branch, New Jersey.  The project includes development of the lease area in two wind farms, known as Empire Wind 1 (EW 1) and Empire Wind 2 (EW 2). EW 1 and EW 2 will be electrically isolated and independent from each other. Empire Wind proposes to construct and operate up to 147 wind turbines and up to 2 offshore substations with 2 cable routes under the terms of the Renewable Energy Lease.

 

The Executive Director granted a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) request to extend the EIS, COP, Section 106, ESA, EFH, Section 10/404 completion date on March 23, 2023. The Executive Director determination is posted here.

 

The Executive Director granted a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) request to extend the OCS Air Permit completion date on September 06, 2023. The Executive Director determination is posted here.

 

field_status
Rejected
System Comments
Agency Milestone Date of 09/08/2023 for Official Notice of Availability of a Final EIS published in the FR beginning both the public review period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action) has passed by 1 business days
Approver Comments
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On track to meet the alternative completion date of Nov 21, 2023. Awaiting execution of Sec 106 MOA prior to issuance of ROD.</p>
Previous Action Status
In Progress
New Action Status
In Progress
Missed Date Process
Yes
Missed Date Triggered by Extension
No
New Milestone
Official Notice of Availability of a Final EIS published in the FR beginning both the public review period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
  • Monthly Status Report for November 2023:
    On track to meet the alternative completion date of Nov 21, 2023. Awaiting execution of Sec 106 MOA prior to issuance of ROD.
  • Monthly Status Report for October 2023:
    On track to meet the alternative completion date of Nov 21, 2023
  • Non-conformance Explanation:
    BOEM’s FEIS must incorporate measures resulting from Sec 7 consultations. The prior milestone date for publication of the FEIS was Sep 8. ​​​​​NMFS concluded ESA consultation on Sep 8 with issuance of the Biological Opinion, with reasonable and prudent measures (RPMs), terms and conditions, and conservation recommendations. BOEM needed an additional week to analyze and incorporate the NMFS recommendations into the FEIS. BOEM published the FEIS on Sep 15.
Current Target Date:
Response Date
Reporting Agency
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management