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The President issued a memorandum temporarily halting new wind energy leasing on all offshore areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, effective January 21, 2025, until the order is revoked. This pause is intended to assess the environmental, economic, and legal impacts of wind projects, including their effects on marine life and energy costs. Federal agencies are also directed to review existing wind projects for any legal or environmental issues and evaluate the impact of defunct windmills. The scheduled Federal review includes consulting various government departments and may involve informing courts about ongoing litigation related to wind energy projects.

The memorandum, issued by the Executive Office of the President, withdraws certain areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from being available for oil and natural gas leasing. This decision affects regions in the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic, and the Pacific, considering the protection of fragile marine ecosystems, coastal environments, and the need to mitigate climate change. The withdrawal applies indefinitely and does not impact rights under existing leases in these areas.

In a memorandum dated January 6, 2025, the President of the United States directed the withdrawal of certain areas in the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area from being available for oil and natural gas leasing. This decision aims to protect marine and coastal environments, considering the area's vulnerability to oil spills and the urgent need to address climate change. The withdrawal affects specific regions but does not impact existing leases or previous withdrawals made under different executive orders. The memorandum emphasizes being responsible stewards of the environment while trying to build resilience against climate change.