The DNREC Coastal Management Program (DCMP) received two federal consistency certifications (pursuant to 15 CFR 930 subparts D and E) for the proposed US Wind Project proposed off the coast of Maryland with landfall at 3R’s Beach and interconnection on tax parcel 233-2.00-2.01 adjacent to the Indian River Power Plant in Sussex County, Delaware.

The DCMP reviewed the submitted certifications and associated information, provided an extended public comment period and closely coordinated with subject matter experts for the review of this project.

Public Notification Timeline

On June 23, 2022, the DCMP received the federal consistency certification for the proposed US Wind project off the coast of Maryland from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on behalf of US Wind, Inc.  pursuant to 15 CFR Part 930, Subpart E and 30 CFR 585.628(C).

On July 31, 2022, the DCMP published a public notice in the News Journal and the Delaware State News regarding receipt of the federal consistency certification for the Construction and Operations Plan. 

On Oct. 11, 2023, the DCMP received a postcard notification from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District of a public notice, which started the federal license and permit review of the proposed project pursuant to 15 CFR Part 930, Subpart D.

On April 21, 2024, the DCMP published a public notice in the News Journal and the Delaware State News regarding the federal consistency Subpart D and E reviews. An additional notification was published in the Cape Gazette. The DCMP provided a 45-day public commenting period in which comments were accepted through June 5, 2024. 

Public Comments Received

Federal Consistency Decisions Issued

Conditional Concurrence for the USACE Permits/Authorizations (15 CFR 930 Subpart D)

Conditional Concurrence for the Construction and Operations Plan (15 CFR 930 Subpart E)

Fisheries Mitigation Letter of Intent

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