The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the joint record of decision for the SouthCoast Wind Project, which will be built offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This decision includes approvals from several agencies, like the Department of the Interior, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, about permits and environmental regulations for the wind project. The project will involve installing up to 147 wind turbines and export cables and aims to ensure minimal impact on marine life and habitats. The joints ROD concludes necessary environmental assessments, supporting the construction approval while outlining required mitigation and monitoring efforts.
Simple Explanation
The government has given the green light to build a big wind farm in the ocean near Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This project will put up lots of windmills to make electricity from the wind, and different agencies have made sure it won't harm sea animals and the environment too much.