The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is making available the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed 704MW Revolution Wind Farm offshore wind project, off Rhode Island.
The Notice of Availability for the Revolution Wind DEIS will publish in the Federal Register on 2 September 2022, opening a 45-day public comment period, which ends on 17 October.
Revolution Wind is being developed by a partnership between Orsted and Eversource Energy.
The input received via this process will inform preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Other documents available for viewing in will be the Revolution Wind DEIS Notice of Availability (Docket No. BOEM-2022-0045), the Revolution Wind Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and the Revolution Wind Construction and Operations Plan (COP), with appendices (updated July 2022)
During the comment period, BOEM will hold public meetings, where the public can learn more about the review process, EIS schedule, potential impacts from the proposed project, and proposals to reduce potential impacts.
Revolution Wind stated: “We’re excited that Revolution Wind has reached this important milestone in the ongoing federal permitting process.
“This critical project is now one step closer to delivering enough clean, renewable energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes throughout the region and playing a key role in helping both Rhode Island and Connecticut meet their ambitious clean energy goals.
“As we review the draft findings, we would like to thank the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for its comprehensive and diligent review.
“As always, Revolution Wind remains committed to working with our community and environmental partners to ensure that the project is built responsibly and sustainably.
“In the weeks to come, we look forward to hearing directly from residents and stakeholders as the review process continues.”