Description:
A Department of the Army permit is required pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for construction activities in, over and under navigable waters of the United States and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for discharges of dredged or fill material in conjunction with the Vineyard Wind Project.
Milestones:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received an application for a Department of the Army permit for the Vineyard Wind Project on December 18, 2018.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a complete application for a Department of the Army permit for the Vineyard Wind Project on December 18, 2018.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District issued a public notice announcing rescheduled public meetings for the Vineyard Wind Project on February 1, 2019.
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
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Issuance of Lead Agency Record of Decision (Agency Action)
- Completed Date: 05/10/2021
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is scheduled to issue a Department of the Army permit decision pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act on or before July 21, 2021. This revised milestone is 90 days after the April 21, 2021 revised BOEM milestone for issuance of a Record of Decision for the Vineyard Wind project. This date is subject to contingencies including but not limited to completion of consultations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act and the National Historic Preservation Act and issuance by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of any required approvals pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Clean Water Act. If required information is not received from state/federal agencies and/or the applicant at least 60 days prior to the 90-day deadline specified in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the district will consider this delay and adjust the decision milestone to allow a 60-day review once all required documentation/information is received.