USCGFinal Rule
Safety Zone; Empire Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS–A 0512, Offshore New York and New Jersey, Atlantic Ocean
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has created a restricted water zone around the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm project near New York and New Jersey to protect ships, boats, and people working on the wind turbines. This safety zone keeps unauthorized vessels away from the construction and operation area in the Atlantic Ocean.
Key Points
- 1A safety zone has been established around the Empire Wind 1 wind farm project located off the coasts of New York and New Jersey
- 2The restricted area is meant to protect workers, equipment, and vessels involved in building and maintaining the offshore wind turbines
- 3Unauthorized ships and boats are not permitted to enter this safety zone without permission from the Coast Guard
- 4This regulation helps prevent accidents and collisions in a busy area where both commercial shipping and renewable energy development occur
- 5The wind farm is part of the federal government's effort to develop clean energy while managing ocean safety
Key Dates
Published
April 11, 2025
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