May 21, 2024 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
This notice is a reminder to commercial fishermen that the eligibility period to apply for the Vineyard Wind 1 Fisheries Compensatory Mitigation Program ends on June 3, 2024. Commercial fishing vessel owners/operators must submit an online application prior to the June 3, 2024, deadline, to be considered for eligibility.
Vineyard Wind opened the 90-day eligibility period for the Program in March 2024. The Program was created to provide compensation to commercial fishing vessels/operators for economic losses attributable to construction, operation, and decommissioning activities of Vineyard Wind 1. The program is open to commercial fishing vessel owners/lessees in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island who can demonstrate historical fishing activities in the lease area, OCS-A 0501, which is south of Martha’s Vineyard.
Additional information about the program, including eligibility criteria, is available on the program website along with some FAQs about the application process available here. Specific questions regarding eligibility or the application process for the Vineyard Wind 1 Program should be sent via the Vineyard Wind 1 Fishery Compensation Fund website here.