🚢Coast Guard Establishes Safety Zones for Empire Wind Project
Safety Zone; Empire Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0512, Offshore New York and New Jersey, Atlantic Ocean
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing 55 temporary safety zones around the construction of individual wind energy facilities during the development of the Empire Wind 1 Wind Farm project area. The area lies within Federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0512, approximately 12 nautical miles south of Long Island, NY. This action protects life, property, and the environment during construction of each facility. When being enforced, only attending vessels and vessels with authorization are permitted to enter or remain in the temporary safety zones.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The Coast Guard's establishment of temporary safety zones during the construction of the Empire Wind 1 Wind Farm has direct compliance requirements for vessel operators in the area, impacting business owners in marine and shipping industries. The rule affects transit routes and necessitates adherence to safety protocols, influencing operational costs and logistics during the specified period.