⚓New Temporary Safety Zones for Sunrise Wind Farm Construction
Safety Zone; Sunrise Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0487, Offshore Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Atlantic Ocean
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing 85 temporary safety zones around the construction of individual wind energy facilities during the development of the Sunrise Wind Farm project area. The project area lies within Federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0487, approximately 16 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard, MA. This action protects life, property, and the environment during construction of each facility. When a safety zone is being enforced, only attending vessels and vessels with authorization are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zone.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes temporary safety zones impacting vessel navigation during the Sunrise Wind project construction, presenting compliance requirements for vessel operators. Businesses in the maritime industry must adjust their transit plans to avoid these zones when enforced, which may affect operational timelines and costs.