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Planning & Assessment Framework

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Federal Authorizations

The following information describes regulatory procedures for siting marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) projects in state waters, which generally include the seabed, submerged lands, and waters extending three nautical miles seaward from shore.  For a description of the Scope, Organization and Commonly Used Terms, please refer to the Introduction

Like most energy facilities, marine and hydrokinetic projects are developed in phases.  Site assessment is the first step, and once a site is selected the authorization (i.e., permitting and licensing) process begin.  To learn more, please refer to Fundamentals of the Regulatory Framework, which explains the General Authorization Process and Consultation

Background of Federal Regulatory Authority on the OCS

Marine Mammal Consultation

Introduction to Federal Agencies & Authorizations

Essential Fish Habitat Assessment

Federal Authorizations Roadmaps  Updated!

Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act Consultation

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) License

 

Recreation-Aesthetics Information Requirements for FERC License  New!

Migratory Bird Treaty Act Consultation

FERC Preliminary Permit

National Historic Preservation Act § 106 Consultation

Outer Continental Shelf Hydrokinetic Lease Updated!

Section 307 CZMA Consistency Determination

Integrating Hydrokinetic Leasing & FERC Licensing

Section 401 Water Quality Certification

 

National Park Service Authorities New!

Clean Water Act § 404 Permit

National Marine Sanctuaries Act New!

Rivers & Harbors Act § 10 Permit

Authorizations for Federally Managed Lands Updated!

Private Aids to Navigation Permit

List of Federal Acronyms

NEPA Analysis & Documentation

Summary Table of Federal Authorizations

Endangered Species Act § 7 Consultation

Federal Agency Contact Information

 

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Last modified at 7/25/2011 1:16 PM  by Anna Hofford