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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

The Energy Law

built offshore wind substation departed from a Texas fabrication facility where Danish multinational energy company, Ørsted, and domestic energy provider, Eversource, partnered to build the revolutionary vessel. The Kansas-engineered substation was designed and built by Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd., documented under U.S.

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Mitigating Impacts of Offshore Wind: BOEM Draft Guidance Suggests Compensation for Lost Income to Fishermen

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On June 23, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a draft guidance on mitigating potential impacts of offshore wind development on commercial and recreational fishing. BOEM also recommends gear loss and damage payments. citing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Sustainable Fisheries Glossary).

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Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area. To date, the development of offshore wind in federal waters has largely been limited to the east coast.

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USCG Issues First Guidance on Safer Seas Act Camera Requirements

The Energy Law

Documented vessels with overnight accommodations for at least 10 individuals on board that are on a voyage of at least 600 miles and crosses seaward of the Boundary Line; OR at least 24 meters (79 feet) in overall length and required to have a load line under 46 U.S.C. 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured under 46 U.S.C. 1331(a))). .

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Public Comment Period Extended for GOM Wind Energy Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

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Additionally, such parties have more time to review and provide comments on the draft EA, an especially detailed and lengthy document. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

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This recently enacted legislation is indicative of strong support in Texas for the development of CCUS projects and helps clear the path for onshore and offshore CCUS deployment within the state. Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020.

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law

This recently enacted legislation is indicative of strong support in Texas for the development of CCUS projects and helps clear the path for onshore and offshore CCUS deployment within the state. Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020.