February 9, 2022 — The following was released by the Pacific Fishery Management Council:
The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee (MPC) will hold an online work session that is open to the public. The online meeting will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 starting at 1 p.m. Pacific Standard Time and ending at 5 p.m. or when business has been completed.
The primary purpose of this online meeting is to discuss the next steps in the authorization process for commercial offshore wind energy leasing, including a description of proposed offshore wind planning Call Area(s) off the Oregon Coast and to solicit public comment.
This meeting will include representatives from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), who will provide a presentation on the proposed Call Area(s), followed by discussion with the MPC and meeting participants.
For further information:
- See the March 4, 2022 MPC meeting notice on the Council’s website
- Contact Pacific Fishery Management Council staff officer Kerry Griffin at 503-820-2409.