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Concerns have been raised that the installation of the monopiles of the Vesterhav North wind farm offshore Denmark could cause a small pod of dolphins to leave the area. The dolphins have, however, neither left the area nor have they changed their behaviour, Vattenfall, the owner and developer of the wind farm, said.

In 2020, wildlife and underwater photographer Lars Mikkelsen discovered a pod of seven Common Bottlenose dolphins during a sailing trip in the canal between the North Sea and the Limfjord at the Danish coastal town of Thyborn. Since then, Mikkelsen has been closely following the dolphins that are rare guests in the seas around Denmark.

The small pod of dolphins has for the past three years established residence in the area of the Danish part of the North Sea where Vattenfall is constructing its Vesterhav offshore wind farms.

So, when concerns were raised that the installation of the wind farms monopiles could cause the dolphins to leave the area, Vattenfall initiated a collaborative monitoring effort. Fortunately, it showed that the dolphins were still present and have not changed behaviour after completion of the monopile installation.

Vattenfall said the company is committed to preserving marine life and that it takes the biodiversity crisis just as seriously as the climate crisis. Therefore, the company said that it had already implemented a series of measures to reduce noise caused by pile driving and its potential effect on biodiversity.

Hydro Sound Dumper System

By the end of this year, the 21 turbines from Vesterhav Nord offshore wind farm will supply enough fossil-free electricity to meet the consumption needs of 180,000 Danish households. As part of the construction phase, monopiles are hammered into the seabed using a hydro sound damper system, which is a physical screen deployed around the pile to absorb noise.

The pile driving begins at reduced force, which is gradually increased to give marine mammals such as seals and porpoises an opportunity to move away from the area before noise levels reach a maximum.

At the same time, Vattenfall has also measured the underwater noise approximately 750 metres from the pile-driving site to ensure the noise stays below the desired levels.

When the work driving down the wind farms foundations approached, Lars Mikkelsen contacted Vattenfall as he was concerned that the underwater noise could disturb the dolphins at Thyborn. Vattenfall and Mikkelsen quickly reached an agreement with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) to carry out additional noise measurements in the canal at about 11.5 kilometres from the construction site.

Dolphins Unaffected by Construction Activities

To understand the dolphins response to the construction activities, Vattenfall collaborated with Mikkelsen and the University of Southern Denmark. The underwater sound measurements and observations took place over several days during construction in April 2023.

University of Southern Denmark has measured the noise levels during piling in the area where the dolphins are typically found. At the same time, our local partner Lars Mikkelsen has observed the dolphins behaviour. What the results indicate is that the dolphins are still there and that they dont seem to have changed behaviour during or after construction, says Matthieu Povidis-Delefosse, a marine biologist at Vattenfall.

When Vesterhav Nord is put into operation later this year, marine mammals are likely to visit the offshore wind farm.

Evidence of sightings of whales, porpoises, and dolphins at our offshore wind farm indicates that marine mammals are not deterred by operating offshore wind farms, and in some case can even be attracted to them, said Povidis-Delefosse.

An offshore wind farm can function as an artificial reef, and due to the offshore wind farm it is protected from activities such as bottom trawling. These conditions allow fish to thrive with potential benefit for marine species at the top of the food chain such as seals, porpoises, and dolphins.

Vattenfall is developing Vesterhav North (Nord) simultaneously with the Vesterhav Syd (South) offshore wind farm.

The two wind farms will comprise 41 Siemens Gamesa 8.4 MW wind turbines and have a combined capacity of 344 MW. The wind farms are scheduled to be commissioned by the end of this year.

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Local people across Aberdeenshire have the opportunity to find out more about the proposed MarramWind floating offshore windfarm being developed by ScottishPower Renewables and Shell at a public drop-in event in Peterhead on Friday (19 May).

By Morag Kuc

Published 17th May 2023, 12:10 BST

MarramWind which could be one of the first commercial-scale floating offshore windfarms in the world will be located 75km off the north-east coast of Aberdeenshire. With a proposed capacity of 3.5 GW, it could produce enough homegrown green electricity to power the equivalent of more than 3.5 million homes.

The public drop-in day the first for the project takes place at the Scottish Maritime Academy, South Road, Peterhead, from 1pm-7pm on Friday, May 19.

The community are invited to meet the project team and learn about the proposals for MarramWind at this early stage of development.

MarramWind Project Director, Richard Eakin, said: While its still early days for the project, we want to give local people and businesses the opportunity to be informed and involved, so we look forward to seeing as many people as possible coming along.

MarramWind will play an important part in tackling climate change by increasing local production of renewable electricity and helping increase the UKs energy security. Through this project, we want to help make a positive and lasting difference for those who live and work in the local region as the UK makes the transition to a cleaner energy future.

This is the first engagement event were hosting in Aberdeenshire, so whether youre interested in exploring job or supply chain opportunities, or just want to know more about what this exciting project could mean for the region, come along to meet the MarramWind team and find out more.

Anyone unable to attend the event can keep up to date with the latest news at the MarramWind website: http://www.marramwind.co.uk.

Formal public consultation on a more advanced project design for the windfarm will also get underway later in the year.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released Safety Alert 463: Adaptation and Modification of Tool Results in Injury.

The alert describes how a worker was recently injured while attempting to install a hydraulic line on a pipe handling machine during offshore energy operations. The worker determined the combination wrench on hand was too long for the job and therefore placed it into a vice to manually shorten the length by using a hacksaw.

The worker subsequently cut a gloved hand with the sharp edge of the altered wrench handle, resulting in a laceration requiring sutures.

The operators Incident Investigation Team identified the following causal factors:

The worker did not pause or stop work to consult with a supervisor when the job scope changed and/or the proper tool was unavailable. The decision to modify the combination wrench was not discussed with the supervisor before modifying the tool.

The worker did not explore the potential for other avenues and/or options for locating the proper tools (i.e., checking with other work groups).

A proper wrench that would fit in the tight area was not readily available on the rig floor.

When the worker decided to alter the hand tool, they chose a readily available hand saw versus a more appropriate/potentially safer method, i.e. a bandsaw.

BSEE recommends that operators and their contractors consider reviewing safety alerts with all relevant employees, review the corrective actions implemented by the operator and ensure proper tools are available.

It also recommends reviewing all Hazard Analysis policies and procedures to ensure hazard identification and mitigation card / compass card is used and understood.

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BSEE Warns on Modification of Tools after Offshore Worker Injured - Offshore Engineer

Vard, one of the major global shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a contract for the design and construction of two hybrid-electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) including the option of two more vessels for UK-based Purus Wind, which provides low-carbon maritime energy transportation and infrastructure systems to support the growing offshore wind sector.

Vard and Purus Wind, a subsidiary of Purus Marine, have developed a tailor-made design to get benefits such as a hull optimized for low fuel consumption and resistance, as well as high operability and comfort. The design is prepared for using methanol in future operations and together with the hybrid-electric system, it is possible for the vessels to run emissions-free for periods of time.

The vessels are prepared for charging at sea so they can be connected to the power grid in the wind farm or harbor to charge batteries regularly without having to go ashore. The goal is to power operations with a minimum of additional energy sources to secure environmental benefits. The ships will join the shipowners fleet in 2Q 2025 and 2Q 2026 respectively. The project is awarded funding by the Norwegian Governments Green Platform Initiative.

Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer of Fincantieri, commented: This further order for two vessels, plus two as an option, for the offshore wind sector, represents a very clear confirmation of the solidity of the market and of the technological and industrial leaders whose development will be strengthened in the new industrial plan.

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Fincantieri: Vard Will Build Two Green Ships For The Offshore Wind ... - Marine Insight

San Francisco and Mendocino California Recreational Groundfish Offshore-Only Season and Northern All-Depth Season Opens May 15

The recreational groundfish offshore-only season will open on May 15, 2023 in the San Francisco (Point Arena to Pigeon Point) and Mendocino (Cape Mendocino to Point Arena) Groundfish Management Areas (GMA) where, for the first time in over two decades, anglers can enjoy fishing for groundfish in deeper offshore waters. The new offshore-only season will be in effect seaward (away from land) of the50 fathom (300 feet) Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) boundary line, defined by a series of straight lines connecting specific coordinates. This change will provide access to healthy deeper water shelf (PDF) and slope (PDF) rockfish species and lingcod while prohibiting the take and/or possession ofnearshore rockfish species (PDF), cabezon and greenlings.

Anglers are encouraged to learn nearshore rockfish species (PDF) and groundfish identification skills as retention or possession of nearshore rockfish species during the offshore-only season is prohibited. Take of bronzespotted rockfish, cowcod and yelloweye rockfish continues to be prohibited year-round in all areas and depths.

In the Northern GMA (California-Oregon state line to Cape Mendocino), the recreational groundfish all-depth" season will be open from May 15 through Oct. 15 and will allow access to nearshore rockfish (PDF), cabezon, and greenling along with deeper shelf (PDF) and slope (PDF) rockfish species and lingcod. From July 16 through Dec. 31 the San Francisco and Mendocino GMAs will change to an all-depth season as well. The authorization to fish for groundfish in the offshore or all-depth seasons do not supersede state and federal marine protected areas or other special area closures. Anglers can view closed areas utilizing CDFWsOcean Sport Fishing Interactive Web Map.

Note that if you are leaving from a port in a closed or partially closed GMA, you may not be able to transit back with fish taken in an adjacent GMA. Per CCR T14 27.20(b)(1)(A) and 27.20(c), when a species or species group is closed to take and/or possession in part of a GMA, that species or species group may be possessed aboard a vessel in transit through the part of the GMA that is closed if there is no fishing gear deployed in the water. However, that vessel cannot transit into another GMA if that entire GMA is closed to the take of the species or species groups that are in possession onboard the vessel, regardless of where the fish were taken or if fishing gear was deployed or not. For example, the Central GMA is open in alldepths and all groundfish species may be taken and possessed in the area from May 1 through Sept. 30. From May 15 through July 15, the San Francisco GMA is open only seaward of 50 fathomsand per CCR T14 27.35(b)(2)(B) the take and/or possession of nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings is prohibited in the entire GMA. An angler may not legally take and retain nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings onboard a vessel in the open Central GMA and then transit into the San Francisco GMA during this time. However, they can legally take and retain shelf and slope rockfish and lingcod in the Central GMA and then transit into the San Francisco GMA during this time. Between July 16 and Sept. 30, when both the San Francisco and Central GMAs have the same all-depth and groundfish regulations, anglers may fish and transit between GMAs.

Similarly, anglers should exercise caution if transiting between the Northern and Mendocino GMA. The Northern GMA is open in all depths and all groundfish species may be taken and possessed in the area from May 15 through Oct. 15. From May 15 through July 15, the Mendocino GMA is open only seaward of 50 fathoms and per CCR T14 27.30(b)(2)(B) the take and/or possession of nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings is prohibited in the entire GMA. An angler may not legally take and retain nearshore rockfish, cabezon or greenlings onboard a vessel in the open Northern GMA and then transit into the Mendocino GMA during this time. Between July 16 and Oct. 15, when both the Northern and Mendocino GMAs have the same all-depth and groundfish regulations, anglers may fish and transit between GMAs.

Regulations provide an exemption for divers and shore-based anglers from the boat-based season restrictions affecting rockfish and other federally managed groundfish and allows for year-round diving and shore-based angling.

All recreational GMAs in California are scheduled for up to five and a half months of all-depth fishing time in 2023. The 2023 fishing seasons for the GMAs are:

For more detailed information on the new 2023 recreational groundfish regulations visit CDFWs2023 Summary of Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations web page. For information on groundfish fishery science, management and other frequently asked questions, please visitCDFWs Marine Region Groundfish web page.

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Media Contacts:James Phillips, CDFW Marine Region, (707) 576-2893Jordan Traverso, CDFW Communications, (916) 212-7352

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Following the publication of the provisional results last week of the first auction under the Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS) (see our previous article here), all eyes will be on the four successful offshore wind farm proposals under ORESS (ORESS Projects).

It is hoped the ORESS Projects will provide a combined capacity of 3,074MW as a contribution to Phase 1 of Irelands offshore wind energy development programme.

The ORESS Projects already hold Maritime Area Consents (MACs), which allow them to apply for development consent from An Bord Pleanla (ABP). ABPs new marine/offshore renewable energy function will decide these development consent applications. The new function is currently being established and staffed with experts, consultants and panelists in the fields of marine geology, marine engineering, marine biology, marine archaeology, and other fields relevant to offshore wind farm development.

Application Process for Development Consent

Applications for development consent for offshore renewable energy projects will be made under the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2022 (PDA) (a new Part XXI was inserted into the PDA by the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021). This is similar to the process governing applications for permission for strategic infrastructure development (SID). The applications are made directly to ABP (following pre-application consultations). The process of applying for development consent incorporates the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (EIA Directive) and the Habitats Directive. Public participation is included as part of the process. Almost all of the ORESS Projects are in pre-application consultations with ABP regarding ABPs expectations concerning the development consent applications.

ABP has the power to hold oral hearings and must give reasoned decisions within 18 weeks of the lodgment of the application (or such later period as ABP requires). This mandatory timeline is similar to that provided for Large Scale Residential Development.

Crucially, and similarly to the SID provisions of the PDA, ABP can approve amendments to planning permission granted for relevant offshore development, subject to the obligations imposed under the EIA Directive and the requirements for public participation. The facility to amend development consents is key given the fast-moving nature of the technology used in offshore renewable energy developments.

Judicial Review

As with development consents granted onshore, decisions granting development consent for offshore development can be subject to judicial review. To obtain leave to apply for judicial review, a challenger must show that they have a sufficient interest in the matter and substantial grounds to challenge the decision to grant the consent.

It is worth noting that the draft Planning and Development Bill 2022 (intended to introduce a range of changes to the planning regime) proposes changes to the judicial review provisions of the PDA, including tightening standing requirements and allowing ABP to correct errors in its decisions in response to judicial review. See our previous article here.

Possible Issues that May Arise

Commercial fisheries interest groups and coastal communities have expressed concern about future impacts from the Phase 1 offshore wind projects. The concerns are based on the extensive size of the marine area proposed to be covered by the Phase 1 projects and the fact that, for the most part, they are to be located within 12 nautical miles from shore. This emphasises the need for developers to pay close attention to these concerns in their non-statutory consultations/liaisons with stakeholders at the pre-application stage and, later, and more formally, in the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) accompanying their applications for development consent.

In addition, developers will need to ensure that they have appropriate technical and legal advice to support their applications for development consent. Neither EIA nor AA / AA screening was required to be carried out at MAC stage; consequently, it will be carried out as part of the application for development consent to ABP. The process of collecting and compiling the data needed to inform the EIARs and AA Screenings/Natura Impact Statements (NISs) has been underway for the past 12-24 months by the ORESS Projects.

The EIARs and AA screening reports / NISs must be carefully prepared, to give ABP the information it requires to carry out the assessments. Developers of offshore projects will need to have regard to issues of cumulative assessment and potentially even transboundary impact assessment.

EIA scoping will be crucial. The Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 makes provision for applications for development consent to ABP regarding offshore wind farms to cover, in addition to the offshore infrastructure, the landfall infrastructure and the onshore elements. Development proposals will need to demonstrate a wide range of expertise in relation to the offshore environment, which is very different from the onshore environment. The sea birds, marine mammals and fish in these particular offshore environments must be considered by appropriate expert consultants. Regard will also need to be had to commercial fisheries, navigation, and underwater archaeology.

Developers should ensure that they have engaged consultants with specific expertise in the qualifying interests of the many coastal/marine SPAs and SACs around Ireland for the purposes of the AA screening reports and NISs.

Summary

In summary, the PDA has been amended to facilitate a speedy and efficient application process for offshore development consent, which includes requirements under the EIA and Habitats Directives. However, judicial reviews (which have the potential to delay developments) are often centered around perceived deficiencies in EIARs and NISs. Therefore, developers should ensure they have engaged a specialist team of technical and legal advisors with appropriate expertise before finalising the important application for offshore development consent.

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Belgian electricity transmission system operator (TSO)Elia and Port of Ostend have signed a concession agreement that covers the construction of a service centre for the TSOs offshore activities.

The agreement marks the first step in the construction of a new multi-purpose building at the heart of the Port of Ostend.

The site on which the centre will be built is located along the quay near 14 Esplanadestraat. Elia said that its location along the quay will be ideal for operations carried out at sea.

The invitation to tender for the buildings design was launched last week. The building will include a multifunctional space (500 square metres) which will serve as a centre of expertise and will be used to host visitors as well.

The site will cover an area of approximately 3,000 square metres and will accommodate a number of buildings and activities, such as a control room to monitor Elias offshore activities and a warehouse that will be used to store construction equipment and spare parts.

Up to 30 people will work in the offices on site while two-thirds of these individuals will be technicians who will regularly carry out offshore inspection and maintenance work.

The site will serve purely administrative and operational purposes.

The building is planned to be commissioned at the end of 2025.

Belgium currently has a total offshore wind capacity of 2.3 GW (nine wind farms), which will grow to 6 GW by 2030 due to the development of a second offshore wind zone, namely the Princess Elisabeth zone.

The country is also planning to construct new subsea interconnections that will allow offshore wind energy generated in other zones to be transported to the mainland.

To achieve this, Elia will build numerous offshore assets over the next decade, the Belgium TSO said, such as the artificial Princess Elisabeth Island and subsea interconnections that will run from Belgium to the UK (Nautilus) and Denmark (TritonLink).

To build and maintain this infrastructure, an onshore support base is needed and thats why Elia chose the Port of Ostend since it is an important offshore wind energy hub, said the company.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. The University at Buffalo Center for Industrial Effectiveness (UB TCIE) has secured a $500,000 grant from the New York State Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI) to accelerate the development of New York's offshore wind workforce.

The project, entitled "Leveraging the Power of SUNY to Achieve NY's Offshore Wind Energy Goals," seeks to increase awareness of offshore wind careers among New Yorkers by leveraging existing resources and networks.

It will provide information and opportunities to displaced workers and those who have been historically underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers.

We are grateful to SUNY and the OWTI for this award to help grow New York States offshore wind industry. We look forward to working with the OWTI and our project partners at Alfred State College, Farmingdale State College, Stony Brook University, Goodwill of Western New York and Northland Workforce Training Center to connect Western New Yorkers with training that leads to good-paying jobs in offshore wind, says Timothy Leyh, UB TCIE executive director.

To accomplish these goals, the project will begin with a listening tour of the Western New Yorks offshore wind workforce development ecosystem to gather data from industry, community-based organizations and training institutions. This information will be used to update an existing online course, Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities, which teaches foundational concepts related to a range of renewable energy careers and culminates with an exploratory project where learners chart the course to their ideal occupation in clean energy.

Jennifer Flagg, project director at UB TCIE, says, We are excited to expand and update the renewable energy courses wind energy content to showcase recent offshore wind developments across the state, and highlight programs that impart the skills and knowledge required to excel in this high-growth industry.

Beginning in 2024, project leaders will host lunch and learn events at venues across Western New York inviting interested parties to speak with industry representatives and learn about SUNYs many renewable energy professional education and degree programs, including the renewable energy course. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the SUNY Clean Energy Consortium webpage, where project updates will be posted regularly.

Overall, this project has the potential to create significant economic opportunities and support the growth of a sustainable offshore wind industry in New York, project leaders say, adding that by leveraging existing resources and networks and partnering with key stakeholders, UB TCIE and OWTI are well-positioned to help the state achieve its climate goals.

About OWTI The Offshore Wind Training Institute is administered by Farmingdale State College and Stony Brook University in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The institute will award approximately $8 million in funding to SUNY and SUNY-affiliated institutions to create, expand or improve SUNY-based programs that can demonstrably prepare students to pursue careers in the offshore wind industry, as well as create programs that assist working professionals seeking to transition into the offshore wind sector.

About UB TCIE As an industry outreach arm for the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, UB TCIE is a professional and continuing education powerhouse focused on workforce development and operational excellence. An active contributor in clean tech workforce development, UB TCIE works with industry partners to assess workforce needs, develop and deliver seated, remote, and blended courses, and measure program impact to facilitate continuous improvement.

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Norwegian oil and gas Equinor has informed that the Hywind Tampen floating wind farm, the world's largest, has started delivering power to its Snorre field, offshore Norway.

"As the operator, were proud to announce on behalf of the partners first power production to the Snorre oil and gas field in the Norwegian Sea from the worlds largest offshore wind park, Hywind Tampen," Equinor said.

Hywind Tampen production started in November 2022 by delivering power to the Gullfaks field. While some work still remains, both fields are now online, Equinor said.

"As the first wind farm globally to power oil and gas installations, Hywind Tampen is expected to meet about 35% of the electricity demand of the Gullfaks and Snorre fields once it reaches full capacity, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 200,000 tonnes annually. Now 10 of 11 turbines are installed on the field, and the last is due to go offshore this week," Equinor said.

The 88MW Hywind Tampen floating wind farm is owned by the Gullfaks and Snorre partnerships, which include Petoro, OMV, Vr Energi , Wintershall Dea, and INPEX Idemitsu Norge.

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WASHINGTON The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice today of its intent to sue the U.S. Interior Department for failing to adequately protect endangered whooping cranes, Kemps ridley sea turtles, manatees and other imperiled species from the dangers of offshore oil and gas extraction in the Gulf of Mexico.

Todays notice says the agencys Endangered Species Act analysis fails to properly consider or mitigate the risk of oil spills, bird collisions with offshore platforms, manatee vessel strikes and climate change, among other things. It was sent to the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.

The Biden administration cant keep approving more drilling and ignoring offshore oil extractions huge threats to these endangered animals, said Kristen Monsell, oceans legal director at the Center. Birds, sea turtles, manatees and many other species shouldnt have to suffer and die because the oil industry is fouling the Gulf of Mexico. A full science-based analysis will show that offshore drilling is just too risky to wildlife and our climate and should be phased out.

Todays filing also says new information demonstrates even greater threats from offshore drilling than the 2018 analysis describes. This includes recent dramatic declines in the Gulf manatee population, the recent decline of Kemps ridley sea turtles, and new science showing that offshore oil and gas drilling does more harm to the climate than previously understood.

From 2017 to 2019 the Florida subspecies of manatee lost nearly 7% of its population each year. These manatees also began suffering from starvation in December 2020, in numbers so significant that scientists refer to it as an unusual mortality event. Nearly 2,000 manatees died in 2021 and 2022 combined. This two-year mortality record represents more than 20% of all manatees in Florida.

Kemps ridley and loggerhead sea turtles in the Gulf have been decreasing in size, which some studies suggest may be linked to harmful effects from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. Smaller turtles could have more difficulty recovering from future spills.

The bureaus manage and permit oil and gas activity in federal waters. They are required under the Endangered Species Act to conduct a comprehensive analysis, in consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service, of the potential effects and harms from these activities on threatened and endangered birds, nesting sea turtles, manatees and other species and their habitats.

Todays notice is required before the Center can file a lawsuit to compel the bureaus to comply with the Act.

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