Call for Information and Nominations-Commercial Leasing for Wind Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Offshore Oregon

Issuing agencies

Abstract

This call for information and nominations (Call or notice) invites public comment on and assesses interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing on the OCS offshore the Oregon coast. BOEM will consider information received in response to this Call to determine whether to schedule a competitive lease sale or to issue a noncompetitive lease for any portion of the areas described in this Call (Call Areas). Those interested in providing comments and information regarding site conditions, resources, and multiple uses in close proximity to or within the Call Areas should provide the information requested in section 5, "Requested Information from Interested or Affected Parties," under the Supplementary Information heading of this Call. Those interested in leasing within the Call Areas for a commercial wind energy project should provide the information described in section 6, "Required Nomination Information," under Supplementary Information. BOEM may or may not offer a lease for a commercial offshore wind energy project within the Call Areas after further government consultations, public participation, and environmental analyses.