Learn More About the BOEM Oregon Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force
Learn More About BOEM’s Offshore Wind Planning and Engagement Activities in Oregon
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) are convening a task force meeting on February 25, 2022. Webinar details are below:
February 25, 2022
9:00am – 3:00 pm Pacific Time
Public comment opportunities provided.
- Meeting Purpose
- Provide an update to Task Force members on activities relevant to offshore wind energy, and
- Discuss next steps in the BOEM authorization process, including the identification of "Call Areas" for potential offshore wind leasing consideration in Oregon.
- Agenda
- Task Force Roster
- Attendee List
- Presentation
- BOEM Oregon Proposed Call Area Presentation
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Agenda Topic |
Presenter(s) |
8:45 am – 9:00 am |
Login to the webinar and get settled |
Jamie Damon, Kearns & West |
Morning Session |
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9:00 am – 9:15 am |
Jamie Damon, Kearns & West |
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9:15 am – 9:35 am |
Agenda Review, Meeting Purpose, and Task Force Member Introductions |
Jamie Damon, Kearns & West |
9:35 am – 10:05 am |
Task Force |
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10:05 am – 10:35 am |
BOEM’s Offshore Wind Energy Leasing and Planning Process
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Whitney Hauer and Frank Pendleton, BOEM |
10:35 am – 10:45 am |
Break |
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10:45 am – 11:45 am |
Task Force Members |
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Morning Session Adjourn |
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11:45 am – 12:15 pm |
Jamie Damon, Kearns & West |
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm |
Lunch |
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Afternoon Session |
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12:45 pm – 1:45 pm |
Task Force |
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1:45 pm – 2:05 pm |
Andy Lanier, DLCD |
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2:05 pm – 2:15 pm |
Break |
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2:15 pm – 2:45 pm |
Task Force Members |
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2:45 pm – 2:50 pm |
Whitney Hauer, BOEM |
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2:50 pm – 3:00 pm |
Amira Streeter, Oregon Governor’s Office |
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Afternoon Session Adjourn |
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3:05 pm |
Jamie Damon, Kearns & West |
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Public Comment |
Interested individuals are encouraged to provide input on the topics being considered and discussed by the Task Force. During the meeting, there are the two times for public input. Input during these designated sessions via the webinar chat box or the “raise hand” icon to enter the queue to provide verbal input. Written input may be submitted in advance of the meeting via email to Bianca Valdez (bvaldez@kearnswest.com) with the subject line "2/25 BOEM Oregon Task Force Public Input" by February 22, 2022. |
The BOEM Oregon Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force reflects a partnership between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as Tribal governments. Members of the public are invited to listen, and there will be an opportunity for public input after the close of the morning and afternoon sessions.
Written input may be submitted in advance of the meeting via email to Bianca Valdez with the subject line "2/25 BOEM Task Force Public Input" by February 22, 2022.
Resources
- OROWindMap
- OROWindMap Updates February 2022
- Data Gathering and Engagement Plan for Offshore Wind Energy in Oregon
- Data Gathering and Engagement Summary Report
- Selected BOEM-Funded Research Informing Renewable Energy Offshore Oregon
- Zoom Webinar Instructions, Protocols, and Tips
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