Central Atlantic Task Force Meeting – September 10 & 11, 2024

BOEM convened the Central Atlantic Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on September 10th and 11th, 2024 to discuss the Central Atlantic 2 Call for Information and Nominations, the first step of a multi-year process ahead of a possible second Central Atlantic lease auction. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom. The Central Atlantic Task Force is composed of Federal, Tribal, state and local government officials from North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. It is tasked with facilitating the coordination of renewable energy planning activities on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Central Atlantic region. It serves as a forum to discuss issues and concerns; exchange data and information about ocean resources and uses; and facilitate early and continual dialogue and collaboration opportunities. 

Meeting Materials: 

 

TOPIC PRESENTERS VIDEOS & SLIDES 
Welcome, Introductions, and Opening Remarks, & Agenda Review 
  • David Diamond, Deputy Chief for Atlantic Operations, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, BOEM
  • David Plumb, Facilitator, CBI 
Recording 
Overview of BOEM Offshore Wind Leasing Process in the Central Atlantic   
  • Seth Theuerkauf, Project Coordinator, BOEM

Recording 

Slides

State Government Perspectives 

North Carolina:

  • Jennifer Mundt, Assistant Secretary of Clean Energy Economic Development, NC Department of Commerce 

Virginia:

  • Jennifer Walle, Deputy Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources for the State of Virginia  
  • Ken Jurman, Renewable Energy Program Manager, Virginia Department of Energy
  • Ryan Green, Manager, Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program
  • Andrew Sinclair, Director of Federal Government Affairs, Port of Virginia
  • Todd Janeski, Natural Resources Program Manager, Virginia Commonwealth University

Maryland:

  • Ryan Opsal, Director of Policy, Maryland Energy Administration  
  • Catherine McCall, Director of the Office of Coastal and Ocean Management, Maryland Department of Natural Resources  

Delaware:

  • Lisa Borin-Ogden, Deputy Secretary, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control  

New Jersey:

  • Kevin Dillon, Offshore Wind Project Manager, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities  
  • Colleen Brust, Research Scientist with the Marine Resources Administration of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Recording 

 

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Slides (NJ) 

State Government Perspectives Discussion Recording 
Partner Federal Agencies’ Perspectives Part 1
  • Sue Tuxbury, Regional Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Field Office  
  • Glenn Smith, Assistant Endangered Species Coordinator, US Fish and Wildlife Service  
  • Kristin Andel, Energy Specialist, National Park Service

Recording 

Slides (NMFS)

Slides (FWS)

Slides (NPS)

Partner Federal Agencies Discussion   Recording 
Closing Remarks, Overview for Day 2 and Adjourn
  • Seth Theuerkauf, Project Coordinator, BOEM
  • David Diamond, Deputy Chief for Atlantic Operations, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, BOEM 
Recording
Welcome, Agenda Review & Ground Rules   
  • Seth Theuerkauf, Project Coordinator, BOEM
  • David Diamond, Deputy Chief for Atlantic Operations, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, BOEM
  • David Plumb, Facilitator, CBI 
Recording
Day 1 Recap and Central Atlantic 2 Brief Overview Presentation  Seth Theuerkauf, Project Coordinator, BOEM Recording 

Slides (BOEM)
Partner Federal Agencies’ Perspectives  – Part 2  
  • Steve Sample, Executive Director, Department of Defense Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse  
  • Maureen Kallgren, Lead Marine Transport Specialist, Coast Guard Office of Navigation Systems  
  • Douglass Voss, Deputy Office Chief, Range and Mission Management Office, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center – Wallops Flight Facility  

Recording 

Slides (USCG)

Slides (NASA) 

Partner Federal Agencies Discussion 

Recording

Recording 

Known Resource and Use Concerns – Potential Solutions and Opportunities Discussion   
  • Seth Theuerkauf, Project Coordinator, BOEM  
  • Bryce O’Brien, Marine Planning Coordinator, NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)

Recording 

Slides 

Opportunity for Public Input  Recording
Action Items and Next Steps
  • Seth Theuerkauf, Project Coordinator, BOEM
Recording 

Slides
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
  • David Diamond, Deputy Chief for Atlantic Operations, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, BOEM
Recording