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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[Docket No. BOEM–2022–0070]
Notice of Availability of a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for
Park City Wind, LLC’s Proposed Wind
Energy Facility Offshore
Massachusetts
Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management (BOEM), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request
for comments.
AGENCY:
BOEM announces the
availability of the draft environmental
impact statement (DEIS) for the
construction and operations plan (COP)
submitted by Park City Wind LLC (Park
City) for its proposed New England
Wind Project (Project) offshore
Massachusetts. The DEIS analyzes the
potential environmental impacts of the
Project as described in the COP (the
proposed action) and the alternatives to
the proposed action. This notice of
availability (NOA) announces the start
of the public review and comment
period, as well as the dates and times
for public hearings on the DEIS. After
BOEM holds the public hearings and
addresses comments provided, BOEM
will publish a final environmental
impact statement (EIS). The EIS will
inform BOEM’s decision whether to
approve, approve with modifications, or
disapprove the COP.
DATES: Comments must be received no
later than February 21, 2023. BOEM will
conduct three virtual public hearings.
BOEM’s virtual public hearings will be
held at the following times (eastern
time).
• Friday, January 27, 2023; 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 1, 2023; 5:00
p.m.
• Monday, February 6, 2023; 5:00 p.m.
Registration for the virtual public
hearings is required and may be
completed here: https://www.boem.gov/
renewable-energy/state-activities/newengland-wind-formerly-vineyard-windsouth or by calling (703) 787–1520.
Meeting information will be sent to
registrants via their email address
provided during registration.
ADDRESSES: The DEIS and detailed
information about the Project, including
the COP, can be found on BOEM’s
website at: https://www.boem.gov/
renewable-energy/state-activities/newengland-wind-formerly-vineyard-windsouth. Comments can be submitted in
any of the following ways:
• Orally or in written form during any
of the virtual public hearings identified
in this NOA.
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• In written form by mail or any other
delivery service, enclosed in an
envelope labeled ‘‘New England Wind
COP DEIS’’ and addressed to Chief,
Office of Renewable Energy Programs,
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management,
45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA
20166.
• Through the regulations.gov web
portal: Navigate to https://
www.regulations.gov and search for
Docket No. BOEM–2022–0070. Click on
the ‘‘Comment’’ button below the
document link. Enter your information
and comment, then click ‘‘Submit
Comment.’’
For more information about
submitting comments, please see
‘‘Information on Submitting Comments’’
under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
heading below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jessica Stromberg, BOEM Office of
Renewable Energy Programs, 45600
Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia
20166, (703) 787–1722 or
jessica.stromberg@boem.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Action: Park City seeks
approval to construct, operate, and
maintain the Project: a wind energy
facility and its associated export cables
on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)
offshore Massachusetts. The New
England Wind Project would be
developed within the range of design
parameters outlined in the New England
Wind COP, subject to applicable
mitigation measures. Park City proposes
to develop the lease area in two phases,
known as Park City Wind (Phase 1) and
Commonwealth Wind (Phase 2)
(collectively, the New England Wind
Project or Project). Park City proposes
constructing and operating up to 129
wind turbines and up to 5 offshore
electrical service platforms with a total
of 5 offshore export cables under the
terms of Renewable Energy Lease OCS–
A 0534. The Project is located about 20
miles southwest of Martha’s Vineyard,
about 24 miles south of Nantucket, and
adjacent to the southwest boundary of
the BOEM-approved Vineyard Wind 1
energy project (Renewable Energy Lease
OCS–A 0501). The onshore components
of the Project will include up to three
export cable landfalls in Massachusetts
(one for Phase 1 and up to two for Phase
2) and up to three onshore substations:
one in Barnstable County,
Massachusetts, for Phase 1 and up to
two in Barnstable or Bristol County,
Massachusetts, for Phase 2.1
1 As part of the proposed action, Park City
proposes two offshore export cable routes should
technical, logistical, grid interconnection, or other
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Alternatives: BOEM considered 15
alternatives when preparing the DEIS
and carried forward 3 alternatives for
further analysis in the DEIS. These three
alternatives include two action
alternatives and the no action
alternative. BOEM did not analyze in
detail 12 of the alternatives because they
did not meet the purpose and need for
the proposed action or did not meet
screening criteria, which are presented
in chapter 2 of the DEIS. The screening
criteria included consistency with law
and regulations; technical and economic
feasibility; environmental impact; and
geographic considerations.
Availability of the DEIS: The DEIS,
New England Wind COP, and associated
information are available on BOEM’s
website at: https://www.boem.gov/
renewable-energy/state-activities/newengland-wind-formerly-vineyard-windsouth. BOEM has distributed digital
copies of the DEIS to all parties listed
in the DEIS appendix N, which also
includes the location of all libraries
receiving a copy. If you require a flash
drive or paper copy, BOEM will provide
one upon request, as long as supplies
are available. You may request a flash
drive or paper copy of the DEIS by
calling (703) 787–1520.
Cooperating Agencies: The following
18 Federal agencies, Tribal Nations, and
State governmental entities participated
as cooperating agencies in the
preparation of the DEIS: Bureau of
Safety and Environmental Enforcement;
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency;
National Marine Fisheries Service; U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers; U.S. Coast
Guard; U.S. Department of Defense; U.S.
Department of the Navy; U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service; Wampanoag Tribe of
Gay Head (Aquinnah); Mashpee
Wampanoag Tribe; Mohegan Tribe of
Connecticut; Mashantucket Pequot
Tribal Nation; The Narragansett Indian
Tribe; The Shinnecock Indian Nation;
Delaware Tribe of Indians;
Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone
Management; Rhode Island Coastal
Resources Management Council; and
New York State Department of State.
Information on Submitting
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anonymous comments. Please include
your name and address as part of your
comment. BOEM makes your comment,
including your name and address,
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identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses will be
made available for public inspection in
their entirety.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4231 et seq.
(NEPA, as amended) and 40 CFR 1506.6.
Karen Baker,
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs,
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
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unforeseen issues arise during the COP review and
engineering processes that preclude use of its
preferred route. If the route known as the South
Coast Variant is used, an onshore substation and
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
[Docket No. BOEM-2022-0070]
Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement
for Park City Wind, LLC's Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore
Massachusetts
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: BOEM announces the availability of the draft environmental
impact statement (DEIS) for the construction and operations plan (COP)
submitted by Park City Wind LLC (Park City) for its proposed New
England Wind Project (Project) offshore Massachusetts. The DEIS
analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the Project as
described in the COP (the proposed action) and the alternatives to the
proposed action. This notice of availability (NOA) announces the start
of the public review and comment period, as well as the dates and times
for public hearings on the DEIS. After BOEM holds the public hearings
and addresses comments provided, BOEM will publish a final
environmental impact statement (EIS). The EIS will inform BOEM's
decision whether to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove
the COP.
DATES: Comments must be received no later than February 21, 2023. BOEM
will conduct three virtual public hearings. BOEM's virtual public
hearings will be held at the following times (eastern time).
Friday, January 27, 2023; 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023; 5:00 p.m.
Monday, February 6, 2023; 5:00 p.m.
Registration for the virtual public hearings is required and may be
completed here: https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/new-england-wind-formerly-vineyard-wind-south or by calling (703) 787-
1520. Meeting information will be sent to registrants via their email
address provided during registration.
ADDRESSES: The DEIS and detailed information about the Project,
including the COP, can be found on BOEM's website at: https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/new-england-wind-formerly-vineyard-wind-south. Comments can be submitted in any of the
following ways:
Orally or in written form during any of the virtual public
hearings identified in this NOA.
In written form by mail or any other delivery service,
enclosed in an envelope labeled ``New England Wind COP DEIS'' and
addressed to Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166.
Through the regulations.gov web portal: Navigate to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. BOEM-2022-0070. Click on
the ``Comment'' button below the document link. Enter your information
and comment, then click ``Submit Comment.''
For more information about submitting comments, please see
``Information on Submitting Comments'' under the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION heading below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Stromberg, BOEM Office of
Renewable Energy Programs, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia
20166, (703) 787-1722 or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Action: Park City seeks approval to construct, operate,
and maintain the Project: a wind energy facility and its associated
export cables on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore
Massachusetts. The New England Wind Project would be developed within
the range of design parameters outlined in the New England Wind COP,
subject to applicable mitigation measures. Park City proposes to
develop the lease area in two phases, known as Park City Wind (Phase 1)
and Commonwealth Wind (Phase 2) (collectively, the New England Wind
Project or Project). Park City proposes constructing and operating up
to 129 wind turbines and up to 5 offshore electrical service platforms
with a total of 5 offshore export cables under the terms of Renewable
Energy Lease OCS-A 0534. The Project is located about 20 miles
southwest of Martha's Vineyard, about 24 miles south of Nantucket, and
adjacent to the southwest boundary of the BOEM-approved Vineyard Wind 1
energy project (Renewable Energy Lease OCS-A 0501). The onshore
components of the Project will include up to three export cable
landfalls in Massachusetts (one for Phase 1 and up to two for Phase 2)
and up to three onshore substations: one in Barnstable County,
Massachusetts, for Phase 1 and up to two in Barnstable or Bristol
County, Massachusetts, for Phase 2.\1\
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\1\ As part of the proposed action, Park City proposes two
offshore export cable routes should technical, logistical, grid
interconnection, or other unforeseen issues arise during the COP
review and engineering processes that preclude use of its preferred
route. If the route known as the South Coast Variant is used, an
onshore substation and landfall would be located in Bristol County.
Both proposed cable routes are included in the DEIS analysis.
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Alternatives: BOEM considered 15 alternatives when preparing the
DEIS and carried forward 3 alternatives for further analysis in the
DEIS. These three alternatives include two action alternatives and the
no action alternative. BOEM did not analyze in detail 12 of the
alternatives because they did not meet the purpose and need for the
proposed action or did not meet screening criteria, which are presented
in chapter 2 of the DEIS. The screening criteria included consistency
with law and regulations; technical and economic feasibility;
environmental impact; and geographic considerations.
Availability of the DEIS: The DEIS, New England Wind COP, and
associated information are available on BOEM's website at: https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/new-england-wind-formerly-vineyard-wind-south. BOEM has distributed digital copies of
the DEIS to all parties listed in the DEIS appendix N, which also
includes the location of all libraries receiving a copy. If you require
a flash drive or paper copy, BOEM will provide one upon request, as
long as supplies are available. You may request a flash drive or paper
copy of the DEIS by calling (703) 787-1520.
Cooperating Agencies: The following 18 Federal agencies, Tribal
Nations, and State governmental entities participated as cooperating
agencies in the preparation of the DEIS: Bureau of Safety and
Environmental Enforcement; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency;
National Marine Fisheries Service; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; U.S.
Coast Guard; U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Department of the Navy;
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah);
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe; Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; Mashantucket
Pequot Tribal Nation; The Narragansett Indian Tribe; The Shinnecock
Indian Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Massachusetts Office of
Coastal Zone Management; Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management
Council; and New York State Department of State.
Information on Submitting Comments: BOEM does not consider
anonymous comments. Please include your name and address as part of
your comment. BOEM makes your comment, including your name and address,
available for public review online and during regular business hours.
You may request that BOEM withhold your name, address, or any other
personally identifiable information (PII) included in your comment from
the public record; however, BOEM cannot guarantee that it will be able
to do so. If you wish your name, address, or other PII to be withheld,
you must state your request prominently in a cover letter and explain
the harm that you fear from its disclosure such as unwarranted privacy
invasion, embarrassment, or injury. Even if BOEM withholds your
information in the context of this notice, your comment is subject to
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and any relevant court orders. If
your comment is requested under FOIA or a relevant court order, your
information will only be withheld if a determination is made that one
of the FOIA's exemptions to disclosure applies or if the relevant court
order is challenged. Such a determination will be made in accordance
with the Department of the Interior's FOIA regulations and applicable
law.
Please label privileged or confidential information as ``Contains
Confidential Information,'' and consider submitting such information as
a separate attachment. Information that is not labeled as privileged or
confidential may be regarded by BOEM as suitable for public release.
All submissions from organizations or businesses and from
individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses will be made available for public
inspection in their entirety.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4231 et seq. (NEPA, as amended) and 40 CFR
1506.6.
Karen Baker,
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, Bureau of Ocean Energy
Management.
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