BOEM Denies Congressional Request to Extend Public Comment on Oregon Floating Offshore Wind Project

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has denied a request by three of Oregon’s congressional members to extend the public comment period on two proposed wind power projects off the southern Oregon coast. The federal bureau announced last month it was moving forward with plans for floating offshore wind power installations near the towns of Coos Bay and Brookings.  The agency said in February that it would conduct an environmental assessment and gave the public 30 days to comment. The comment period ended on March 22. In a letter dated March 12, Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, all Democrats, said residents need more time to have their concerns heard. ...