Description: Principal Ports are defined by port limits or US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects, these exclude non-USACE projects not authorized for publication. The determination for the published Principal Ports is based upon the total tonnage for the port for the particular year; therefore, the top 150 list can vary from year to year. The Principal Port file contains USACE port codes, names, and commodity tonnage summaries (total tons, domestic, foreign, imports and exports). All units for the values are in tons.
Description: Unexploded ordnances (UXO) are explosive weapons (bombs, bullets, shells, grenades, mines, etc.) that did not explode when they were employed and still pose a risk of detonation. Ocean disposal of munitions was an accepted international practice until 1970, when it was prohibited the Department of Defense. In 1972 Congress also passed the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act banning ocean disposal of munitions and other pollutants. This dataset represents known or possible individual or tightly grouped unexploded ordnances on the ocean floor. This is NOT a complete collection of unexploded ordnances on the seafloor, nor are the locations considered to be accurate. Two related datasets should be viewed in tandem: Unexploded Ordnance Areas displays known or possible former explosive dumping areas and Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) displays areas identified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers where unexploded ordnances may exist.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Description: Unexploded ordnances (UXO) are explosive weapons (bombs, bullets, shells, grenades, mines, etc.) that did not explode when they were employed and still pose a risk of detonation. Ocean disposal of munitions was also an accepted international practice until 1970, when it was prohibited by the Department of Defense. In 1972 Congress also passed the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act banning ocean disposal of munitions and other pollutants. This dataset represents known or possible former explosive dumping areas and UXOs. This is NOT a complete collection of unexploded ordnances on the seafloor, nor are the locations considered to be accurate. Two related datasets should be viewed in tandem: Unexploded Ordnance Locations displays known/possible individual or tightly grouped unexploded ordnances on the ocean floor and Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) displays areas identified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers where unexploded ordnances may exist.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Description: This layer shows active and inactive disposal sites, which are finally approved and precise geographical areas within which ocean dumping of wastes is permitted under conditions specified in permits issued under sections 102 and 103 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, also known as the Ocean Dumping Act
Description: This layer shows active and inactive disposal sites, which are finally approved and precise geographical areas within which ocean dumping of wastes is permitted under conditions specified in permits issued under sections 102 and 103 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, also known as the Ocean Dumping Act
Description: In the United States, uncontaminated dredged material is the primary material disposed into the ocean today. Dredged material is sediment excavated or otherwise removed from the bottoms of the navigable waters of the United States to maintain navigation channels and docks.
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Description: The Deepwater Port Licensing Program is the application process designed to promote the construction of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and oil deepwater ports. This license system was established by the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, as amended by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. MARAD DOT assesses the financial capability of potential licenses, prepares the project Record of Decision, and issues or denies the deepwater port license. If the license was denied, surrendered, or withdrawn they are not displayed in this layer. The licensed deepwater ports are: Delfin LNG (Louisiana), Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (Louisiana), Neptune LNG (Massachusetts), and Northeast Gateway (Massachusetts).
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Description: Structures intended to assist a navigator to determine position or safe course, or to warn of dangers or obstructions to navigation. This dataset includes lights, signals, buoys, day beacons, and other aids to navigation. These data are not to be used for navigation.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Description: These data represent the location of Danger Zones and Restricted Areas within coastal and marine waters, as outlined by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Raster Navigational Charts (RNC). The CFR defines a Danger Zone as, "A defined water area (or areas) used for target practice, bombing, rocket firing or other especially hazardous operations, normally for the armed forces. The danger zones may be closed to the public on a full-time or intermittent basis, as stated in the regulations." The CFR defines a Restricted Area as, "A defined water area for the purpose of prohibiting or limiting public access to the area. Restricted areas generally provide security for Government property and/or protection to the public from the risks of damage or injury arising from the Government's use of that area." Other features in this dataset include: Danger Area, Missile Testing Area, Naval Operations Area, Prohibited Area, Restricted Airspace, Test Area, and Torpedo Testing Area. Authoritative information relating to these data may be found in Title 33, Chapter II of the CFR (Part 334).
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Description: An area to be avoided or ATBA is a ships’ routing measure that comprises an area within defined limits in which either navigation is particularly hazardous or it is exceptionally important to avoid casualties and should be avoided by all ships or certain classes of ships. General Provisions on Ships’ Routing (GPSR) para 2.1.13. In general, these areas should be established only in places where inadequate survey or insufficient provision of aids to navigation may lead to danger of stranding, or where local knowledge is considered essential for safe passage, or where there is the possibility that unacceptable damage to the environment could result from a casualty, or where there might be hazard to a vital aid to navigation. GPSR para 5.5. The IMO instruments providing for the establishment of ATBAs are the Safety of Life at Sea Convention, Chapter V, regulation 10 and the General Provisions on Ships’ Routing. <br />
<a href="http://www.gc.noaa.gov/gcil_mpa-aa.html"target="_blank"> http://www.gc.noaa.gov/gcil_mpa-aa.html</a>
Description: These data contain the known outer boundaries for federally supported navigation projects in the northeast United States. Project areas include channels and anchorage areas that have required alteration of the waterway through dredging or other means. Other channel and anchorage areas, that do not require maintenance, can be found in complementary databases provided by NOAA and the Marine Cadastre. Please see NOAA nautical charts, the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, and the United States Coast Pilots for controlling depth values for project areas.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: Daniel R. Martin TBG @ NOAA Office for Coastal Management 2017
Description: This map layer shows anchorage grounds designated by the Code of Federal Regulations. It depicts areas where vessels less than 20 meters, barges, canal boats, and other craft are not required to sound signals and where vessels less than 20 meters are not required to exhibit anchor lights or shapes.
Description: Various shipping zones delineate activities and regulations for marine vessel traffic. Traffic lanes define specific traffic flow, while traffic separation zones assist opposing streams of marine traffic. Precautionary areas represent areas where ships must navigate with caution, and shipping safety fairways designate where artificial structures are prohibited. Recommended Routes are predetermined routes for shipping adopted for reasons of safety. Along certain zones of the East Coast of the United States, ships are also required to report vessel location within designated endangered species areas, such as the North Atlantic right whale. Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas need special protection because of their vulnerability to damage by international maritime activities. Areas to be Avoided are within defined limits where navigation is particularly hazardous or it is exceptionally important to avoid casualties and should be avoided by all ships or certain classes of ships.
Description: Various shipping zones delineate activities and regulations for marine vessel traffic. Traffic lanes define specific traffic flow, while traffic separation zones assist opposing streams of marine traffic. Precautionary areas represent areas where ships must navigate with caution, and shipping safety fairways designate where artificial structures are prohibited. Recommended Routes are predetermined routes for shipping adopted for reasons of safety. Along certain zones of the East Coast of the United States, ships are also required to report vessel location within designated endangered species areas, such as the North Atlantic right whale. Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas need special protection because of their vulnerability to damage by international maritime activities. Areas to be Avoided are within defined limits where navigation is particularly hazardous or it is exceptionally important to avoid casualties and should be avoided by all ships or certain classes of ships.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Description: Various shipping zones delineate activities and regulations for marine vessel traffic. Traffic lanes define specific traffic flow, while traffic separation zones assist opposing streams of marine traffic. Precautionary areas represent areas where ships must navigate with caution, and shipping safety fairways designate where artificial structures are prohibited. Recommended Routes are predetermined routes for shipping adopted for reasons of safety. Along certain zones of the East Coast of the United States, ships are also required to report vessel location within designated endangered species areas, such as the North Atlantic right whale. Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas need special protection because of their vulnerability to damage by international maritime activities. Areas to be Avoided are within defined limits where navigation is particularly hazardous or it is exceptionally important to avoid casualties and should be avoided by all ships or certain classes of ships.
Description: This map layer shows areas where vessel access is limited or restricted, or within which special regulations apply. Temporary safety and security zones associated with events or construction projects are not shown on the map, but they are included in the version of this dataset downloadable from northeastoceandata.org.
Description: This map layer shows the locations of submarine cables in coastal and offshore waters of the northeastern U.S. Laid on the seabed, these cables are used for transmitting telecommunications or electrical power.
Description: U.S. collision regulation boundaries are lines of demarcation delineating those waters upon which mariners shall comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) and those waters upon which mariners shall comply with the Inland Navigation Rules. The waters inland of these lines are subject to the Inland Navigation Rules Act of 1980. The waters outside these lines are subject to the International Navigation Rules of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGS). The Coast Guard has the legal authority to effect regulatory changes to COLREGS. Creation of features was interpreted from descriptions published in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Part 80.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Description: This map layer shows areas where submarine cables are located in coastal and offshore waters of the northeastern U.S. Laid on the seabed, these cables are used for transmitting telecommunications or electrical power. The map layer is visible only at a scale of approximately 1:1,100,000.
Description: This map layer shows submarine pipeline areas in coastal and offshore waters of the northeastern U.S. The map layer is visible only at a scale of approximately 1:1,100,000.
Description: This map layer shows shipwrecks, obstructions, and other significant charted features in coastal waters. The layer is visible on the map only at medium to high zoom levels.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Description: These data represent Seasonal Management Area locations where regulations implement speed restrictions in shipping areas at certain times of the year along the coast of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. The purpose of the regulations is to reduce the likelihood of deaths and serious injuries to endangered North Atlantic right whales that result from collisions with ships as designated by 73 FR 60173, October 10, 2008, Rules and Regulations. Sunset clause removed 78 FR 73726, December 9, 2013.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Description: This layer shows No Discharge Zones, which are areas where commercial and recreational vessels are prohibited from discharging treated or untreated sewage. Section 312 of the Clean Water Act authorizes states to establish No Discharge Zones and the EPA to approve them based on its determination that there are sufficient sewage pump-out facilities to serve the area’s boating population. The dataset was updated in 2014 and show both final and proposed No Discharge Zones for EPA Region 1 and Region 2.
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Copyright Text: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Name: Isles of Shoals North Disposal Site (designated 9-25-20)
Display Field: SITE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated an Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS) at Isles of Shoals North to serve the southern Maine, New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts coastal region. The Isles of Shoals North Disposal Site is located approximately 10.8 nautical miles east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The availability of an ODMDS in this area is necessary to help maintain the safe navigation of authorized federal channels, and permitted actions and projected dredging needs for the area were calculated to be approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of material over the next twenty years. For more information, please visit the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ocean-dumping/managing-ocean-dumping-epa-region-1" target="_blank">Managing Ocean Dumping in EPA Region 1</a> page.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description: This layer is a component of the National Channel Framework (NCF), an enterprise Geographic Information System (eGIS) database providing information about congressionally authorized navigation channels maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This layer includes channel area details based on district-managed GIS polygons rather than on CAD-based linework, and is maintained through the eHydro hydrographic survey application. Additional NCF details, including channel reaches, quarters, and centerlines can be found at the <a href="https://geospatial-usace.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/9227967a2748410983352b501c0c7b39" target="_blank"> US Army Corps of Engineers Geospatial Open Data site</a>.
Description: This data layer represents the boundaries of The Areas Offshore of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Port Access Route Study. The US Coast Guard announced the completion of the study in a Federal Register Notice on May 27, 2020. The study focused on the seven adjacent leased areas of the outer continental shelf south of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and east of Rhode Island that together constitute the Massachusetts/Rhode Island Wind Energy Area (MA/RI WEA). The study was conducted to (1) determine what, if any, navigational safety concerns exist with vessel transits in the study area; (2) determine whether to recommend changes to enhance navigational safety by examining existing shipping routesand waterway uses as any or all of the lease areas within the MA/RI WEA are partially or fully developed as wind farms; and (3) to evaluate the need for establishing vessel routing measures.
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The study resulted in the following general recommendations:<br/>
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<li>That the MA/RI WEA's turbine layout be developed along a standard and uniform grid pattern with at least three lines of orientation and standard spacing to accommodate vessel transits, traditional fishing operations, and search and rescue operations, throughout the MA/RI WEA. The adoption of a standard and uniform grid pattern through BOEM's approval process will likely eliminate the need for the USCG to pursue formal or informal routing measures within the MA/RI WEA at this time.</li>
<li>That mariners transiting in or near the MA/RI WEA should use extra caution, ensure proper watch and assess all risk factors. Offshore renewable energy installations present new challenges to safe navigation, but proper voyage planning and access to relevant safety information should ensure that safety is not compromised.In general, mariners transiting through this WEA should make a careful assessment of all factors associated with their voyage.</li>
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For a more detailed discussion of the recommendations, which were primarily based on the comments received to the docket, public outreach, and consultation with other government agencies, view the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/27/2020-11262/port-access-route-study-the-areas-offshore-of-massachusetts-and-rhode-island" target="_blank">Federal Register Notice</a>.
Description: This layer represents the region of interest for the potential establishment of an anchorage ground in an area referred to by mariners as the “Ambrose anchorage,” which is an offshore area that has been used by ships awaiting inshore anchorages or berths. The area is located in the approaches to New York, approximately 3 nautical miles south of Long Beach, New York, and just north of the Nantucket to Ambrose Traffic Lane. The Coast Guard is considering formally establishing an anchorage ground at this location, possibly with regulations governing its use, if doing so will improve navigation safety and enhance safe and efficient flow of vessel traffic and commerce. For more information about anchorage ground regulation in this vicinity, additional information about this potential establishment, public meetings, and/or how to submit public comment, visit the link to the Federal Register Notice below. Comments and related material must be received on or before June 1, 2021.
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Federal Register: <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/04/01/2021-06521/anchorage-ground-approaches-to-new-york-ambrose-long-beach-ny?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_source=federalregister.gov&utm_medium=email"target="_blank">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/04/01/2021-06521/anchorage-ground-approaches-to-new-york-ambrose-long-beach-ny</a>.
Description: The Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts Port Access Route Study (MNM PARS) notice of study can be found in the Federal Register: <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/31/2022-06818/port-access-route-study-approaches-to-maine-new-hampshire-and-massachusetts" target="_blank">87 FR 18800, Agency/Docket Number: USCG-2022-0047</a>.The border follows shoreline until Portland then follows border of North East Closure Area Nature Reserve RNA.
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: Navigation Center (NAVCEN) United States Coast Guard (USCG), Waterways Risk Assessment and Support Division
Description: On January 3, 2023, the Coast Guard released a draft report for the Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts Port Access Route Study (MNMPARS). The Coast Guard is seeking public comments on the content, proposed routing measures, and development of the report. All comments and related material must be received on or before February 13, 2023. See the <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCG-2022-0047-0045" target="_blank">notice on Regulations.gov</a> for instructions for how to submit comments.
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Portal users can view the recommendations contained in the report via the map below. Each proposed routing measure in the draft report numbered 1-5:
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1. Massachusetts Bay Fairway<br/>
2. Coastal Zone Fairway<br/>
3. Portland Southern Approach Fairway<br/>
4. Portland Eastern Approach Fairway<br/>
5. Gulf of Maine Fairway<br/>
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These recommendations are based on data gathered and analyzed, comments received to the docket, public outreach, and consultation with other government agencies. For detailed descriptions of these recommendations and other draft results, view the full report in the public docket (<a href="https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCG-2022-0047-0017" target="_blank">USCG-2022-0047</a>).
Definition Expression: N/A
Copyright Text: Navigation Center (NAVCEN) United States Coast Guard (USCG), Waterways Risk Assessment and Support Division
Name: USCG Safety Zone: South Fork Wind Farm Project Area
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Type: Group Layer
Geometry Type: null
Description: This layer shows the Coast Guard proposed establishment of 13 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 12 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one offshore substation (OSS) located in the South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0517, approximately 16 nautical miles (NM) southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, and 30 NM east of Montauk Point, New York. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the planned construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and OSS platform from May 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024 (<a href="https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-27774.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov" target="_blank">Federal Register Notice</a> extending the effective period). When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander, or a designated representative, are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones. <br/> <br/> For more information, view the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/15/2023-05380/safety-zone-south-fork-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0517-offshore" target="_blank">Original Federal Register Notice</a>.
Description: This layer shows the Coast Guard proposed establishment of 13 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 12 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one offshore substation (OSS) located in the South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0517, approximately 16 nautical miles (NM) southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, and 30 NM east of Montauk Point, New York. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the planned construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and OSS platform from May 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024 (<a href="https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-27774.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov" target="_blank">Federal Register Notice</a> extending the effective period). When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander, or a designated representative, are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones. <br/> <br/> For more information, view the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/15/2023-05380/safety-zone-south-fork-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0517-offshore" target="_blank">Original Federal Register Notice</a>.
Description: This layer shows the Coast Guard proposed establishment of 13 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 12 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one offshore substation (OSS) located in the South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0517, approximately 16 nautical miles (NM) southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, and 30 NM east of Montauk Point, New York. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the planned construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and OSS platform from May 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024 (<a href="https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-27774.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov" target="_blank">Federal Register Notice</a> extending the effective period). When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander, or a designated representative, are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones. <br/> <br/> For more information, view the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/15/2023-05380/safety-zone-south-fork-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0517-offshore" target="_blank">Original Federal Register Notice</a>.
Name: USCG Proposed Safety Zones - South Fork Wind Farm Project Area
Display Field:
Type: Group Layer
Geometry Type: null
Description: This layer shows the Coast Guard proposed establishment of 13 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 12 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one offshore substation (OSS) located in the South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0517, approximately 16 nautical miles (NM) southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, and 30 NM east of Montauk Point, New York. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the planned construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and OSS platform from May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander, or a designated representative, are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones. <br/>
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For more information, view the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/15/2023-05380/safety-zone-south-fork-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0517-offshore" target="_blank">Federal Register Notice</a>.
Description: This layer shows the Coast Guard proposed establishment of 13 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 12 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one offshore substation (OSS) located in the South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0517, approximately 16 nautical miles (NM) southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, and 30 NM east of Montauk Point, New York. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the planned construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and OSS platform from May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander, or a designated representative, are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones. <br/>
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For more information, view the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/15/2023-05380/safety-zone-south-fork-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0517-offshore" target="_blank">Federal Register Notice</a>.
Description: This layer shows the Coast Guard proposed establishment of 13 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 12 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one offshore substation (OSS) located in the South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0517, approximately 16 nautical miles (NM) southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, and 30 NM east of Montauk Point, New York. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the planned construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and OSS platform from May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander, or a designated representative, are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones. <br/>
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For more information, view the <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/15/2023-05380/safety-zone-south-fork-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0517-offshore" target="_blank">Federal Register Notice</a>.
Description: As cited in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 147.T01-0277, the Coast Guard is establishing 63
temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 62 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one electrical
service platform (ESP) located in the Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm (VW1WF) project area within federal waters on the
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the northern portion of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS–A 0501, approximately 12 nautical miles (NM) offshore of Martha’s Vineyard,
Massachusetts and 12 NM offshore of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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This action is necessary to provide for the safety of
life, property, and the environment during the
construction of each facility from June 30, 2023, to
May 31, 2026.
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Read the full Marine Safety Information Bulletin <a href="https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/Attachments/81441/MSIB%2013-23%20Safety%20Zone%20Vineyard%20Wind%201%20Wind%20Farm%20Project%20Area%20Lease%20OCS_A%200501.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>
Description: As cited in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 147.T01-0277, the Coast Guard is establishing 63
temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 62 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one electrical
service platform (ESP) located in the Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm (VW1WF) project area within federal waters on the
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the northern portion of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS–A 0501, approximately 12 nautical miles (NM) offshore of Martha’s Vineyard,
Massachusetts and 12 NM offshore of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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This action is necessary to provide for the safety of
life, property, and the environment during the
construction of each facility from June 30, 2023, to
May 31, 2026.
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Read the full Marine Safety Information Bulletin <a href="https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/Attachments/81441/MSIB%2013-23%20Safety%20Zone%20Vineyard%20Wind%201%20Wind%20Farm%20Project%20Area%20Lease%20OCS_A%200501.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>
Description: As cited in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 147.T01-0277, the Coast Guard is establishing 63
temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 62 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one electrical
service platform (ESP) located in the Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm (VW1WF) project area within federal waters on the
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the northern portion of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS–A 0501, approximately 12 nautical miles (NM) offshore of Martha’s Vineyard,
Massachusetts and 12 NM offshore of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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This action is necessary to provide for the safety of
life, property, and the environment during the
construction of each facility from June 30, 2023, to
May 31, 2026.
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Read the full Marine Safety Information Bulletin <a href="https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/Attachments/81441/MSIB%2013-23%20Safety%20Zone%20Vineyard%20Wind%201%20Wind%20Farm%20Project%20Area%20Lease%20OCS_A%200501.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>
Name: USCG Safety Zone: Revolution Wind Farm Project Area
Display Field:
Type: Group Layer
Geometry Type: null
Description: As cited in <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09754/safety-zone-revolution-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0486-offshore" target="_blank">Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 147.T01-0356</a>, the Coast Guard is establishing 16 temporary safety zones around the construction of each facility during the development of the Revolution Wind Farm project area within Federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0486, approximately 15 nautical miles offshore southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island.
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This action protects life, property, and the environment during construction of each facility from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027.
Description: As cited in <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09754/safety-zone-revolution-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0486-offshore" target="_blank">Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 147.T01-0356</a>, the Coast Guard is establishing 16 temporary safety zones around the construction of each facility during the development of the Revolution Wind Farm project area within Federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0486, approximately 15 nautical miles offshore southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island.
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This action protects life, property, and the environment during construction of each facility from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027.
Description: As cited in <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09754/safety-zone-revolution-wind-farm-project-area-outer-continental-shelf-lease-ocs-a-0486-offshore" target="_blank">Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 147.T01-0356</a>, the Coast Guard is establishing 16 temporary safety zones around the construction of each facility during the development of the Revolution Wind Farm project area within Federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0486, approximately 15 nautical miles offshore southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island.
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This action protects life, property, and the environment during construction of each facility from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027.