Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
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PublishedJune 23, 2023
A federal bill would ban wind power development in key fishing area off Maine coast
Rep. Jared Golden has introduced legislation in Congress that would prevent offshore wind development in Lobster Management Area 1, which is the zone closest to the shore and stretches along the entire coast.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
Gulf of Maine swath mulled as potential site for commercial wind turbines
In Portland on Thursday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is scheduled to discuss a proposal that could allow wind-power leases on nearly 10 million acres of offshore waters.