Presentation Description: Offshore wind projects are subject to complex permitting requirements at local, state, and federal levels. The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) is one of the applicable regulatory frameworks, requiring federal agencies and non-federal entities applying for federal permits to conduct their activities in a manner consistent with the enforceable policies of state coastal management programs. The process for obtaining CZMA concurrence can be confusing with permitting requirements varying state by state, and navigating the developer/agency dynamic can be challenging. This poster will outline the CZMA and explain the interface between state and federal permitting, and keys to success. We will also examine opportunities to improve timelines for permitting and environmental reviews for offshore wind projects.
The CZMA provides the operational framework for state coastal programs and Section 307 is the applicable section to offshore wind. BOEM activities are subject to Subpart C, Subpart D, and Subpart E pursuant to CFR 930. Each Subpart has a different submittal subject to varying requirements and review times. Upon submission, the State conducts their federal consistency review, which involves multiple state agencies and reviewers. Upon completion of their review, the State may concur, concur conditionally or object to the federal action.
This poster will describe demonstrated pathways to success for offshore wind projects to navigate CZMA compliance and explain the interface between BOEM and the individual states’ regulatory requirements.
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