August 14, 2019 — A supplement to the Vineyard Wind draft environmental impact statement will be written by early next year, if not sooner, according to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
The bureau updated its website Tuesday with more details following the news announced last week that it intends to delay issuing a final statement for the offshore wind development company’s construction and operations plan. The federal agency will have a public comment period for the supplemental statement, and hold public meetings during the comment period.
The bureau will consult with the Office of Management and Budget on potential permitting delays beyond the two-year requirement under a presidential order from 2017 requiring timely environmental reviews and authorization decisions for major infrastructure projects.