NVIC 02-23: Coast Guard roles for offshore renewable energy

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard Commandant 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE, STOP 7418 Washington, DC 20593-7418 Staff Symbol: CG-NAV-2 Email: cgnav@uscg.mil COMDTCHANGENOTE 16700.4 NVIC 02-23 27 MAR 2024 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-23, CH-1 Subj: CHANGE 1 TO GUIDANCE ON THE COAST GUARD'S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTALLATIONS (OREI) ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS), NVIC 02-23, COMDTPUB 16700.4 Ref: (a) Guidance on the Coast Guard's Roles and Responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), NVIC 02-23, COMDTPUB 16700.4

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-1 to reference (a).

PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-1 to reference (a).

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — ACTION. Stakeholders are requested to update their NVIC to reflect the approved changes and ensure constituents are aware of the changes.

ACTION. Stakeholders are requested to update their NVIC to reflect the approved changes and ensure constituents are aware of the changes.

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, reference (a) is updated.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, reference (a) is updated.

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — DISCUSSION. This NVIC change provides clarification and expanded references to better inform stakeholders. The changes were requested from stakeholder feedback.

DISCUSSION. This NVIC change provides clarification and expanded references to better inform stakeholders. The changes were requested from stakeholder feedback.

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — DISCLAIMER. Coast Guard Area, District, and Sector Commanders have the authority to address specific safety and security concerns within their respective AORs. Nothing in the changes is meant to override or subvert the discretion of Operational Commanders when addressing their unique safety and security concerns in relation to proposed OREIs within their AOR. Wh

5. DISCLAIMER. Coast Guard Area, District, and Sector Commanders have the authority to address specific safety and security concerns within their respective AORs. Nothing in the changes is meant to override or subvert the discretion of Operational Commanders when addressing their unique safety and security concerns in relation to proposed OREIs within their AOR. While this NVIC may assist the Coast Guard, Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, as well as members of industry, maritime stakeholders, and the public comprehend and apply statutory and regulatory requirements, it is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it a regulation itself. This NVIC is not intended to, nor does it impose legally binding requirements on any party, including the Coast Guard.

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — MAJOR CHANGES.

1. The section on Coast Guard authority in ref (a) was expanded to include the entirety of 46 United States Code §70003 (a). 2. This change updates Enclosures (3), (4) and (5) to clarify desired information requested from offshore renewable energy stakeholders necessary to complete a Navigation Safety Risk Assessment (NSRA), when directed by BOEM. 3. This change reverts data requirements for NSRA to prior guidance standards, to be inclusive of ten years of Coast Guard case data. 4. This change provides flexibility for traffic survey edits if necessary due to project delays. 5. A new email address for OREI data requests is provided in Enclosure (3). 6. This change removes legacy language regarding sub surface OREI in Enclosure (3).

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — This change removes language regarding aviation marks in Enclosure (3).

7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATION. The Office of Environmental Management, Commandant (CG-47) reviewed this NVIC, and the general policies contained within and determined that this policy falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) categorical exclusion A3. This NVIC will not result in any substantial change to existing environmental conditions or violation of any applicable federal, state, or local laws relating to the protection of the environment. It is the responsibility of the action proponent to evaluate all future specific actions resulting from this policy for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), other applicable environmental requirements, and the U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Policy, COMDTINST 5090.1 (series).

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — DISTRIBUTION. No paper distribution will be made of this NVIC. An electronic version will be located at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/.

DISTRIBUTION. No paper distribution will be made of this NVIC. An electronic version will be located at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/.

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — PROCEDURE. Reference (a) is superseded by Guidance on the Coast Guard's Roles and Responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), NVIC 02-23, Change 1, COMDTPUB 16700.4

PROCEDURE. Reference (a) is superseded by Guidance on the Coast Guard's Roles and Responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), NVIC 02-23, Change 1, COMDTPUB 16700.4

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This NVIC has been thoroughly reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S. Code Chapter 31, NARA requirements, and Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This

10. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This NVIC has been thoroughly reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S. Code Chapter 31, NARA requirements, and Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This NVIC does not have any significant or substantial change to existing records management requirements.

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — FORMS/REPORTS. None.

FORMS/REPORTS. None.

Guidance on USCG's roles and responsibilities for offshore renewable energy installations (OREI) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) — REQUEST FOR CHANGES. All requests for changes and questions regarding implementation of this NVIC should be directed to contact Coast Guard Headquarters, Office of Navigation Systems, Navigation Standards Division (CG-NAV-2), using the contact information provided in the above letterhead.

W. R. Arguin Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Commandant United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20593-7418 Staff Symbol: CG-NAV-2 Email: cgnav@uscg.mil NVIC 02-23 27 MAR 2024 NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-23 – CHANGE 1 Subj: GUIDANCE ON THE COAST GUARD'S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTALLATIONS (OREI) ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS) Ref: (a) National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (Pub. L. 91-190, 83 Stat. 852)

(b) Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 585, Regulations for Renewable Energy on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)

(c) Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 285, Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf

(d) Chapter 700, 46 United States (U.S.) Code, Ports and Waterways Safety

(e) Memorandum of Agreement Between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement and the U.S. Coast Guard, OCS-06, 27 July 2011

(f) U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN) Work Instruction 2022-01

(g) Chapter 29, Subchapter III, 43 U.S. Code, Outer Continental Shelf Lands

(h) Marine Planning to Operate and Maintain the Marine Transportation System and Implement National Policy, COMDTINST 16003.2 series 1.

PURPOSE.

The purpose of this Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) is to provide guidance to Coast Guard Program Offices, Unit Commanders, and Offshore Renewable Energy Installation (OREI) developers on the Coast Guard's roles and responsibilities throughout the Department of Interior's development of offshore renewable energy on the OCS.

This NVIC identifies information the Coast Guard will use to evaluate and mitigate the potential impacts of OREI leasing, construction, and operations on the Marine Transportation System (MTS); navigation safety; vessel traffic; traditional uses of waterways; and Coast Guard missions.

This guidance will assist the Coast Guard in streamlining intra- and inter-governmental information sharing.

It also provides relationship expectations to provide Coast Guard input to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) in the execution of authorities under reference (b) and (c), such as the review of OREI project plans and associated environmental reviews.

Additionally, this Circular provides guidance to members of industry, port safety and security stakeholders, and the public on the Coast Guard's role and responsibilities in the OREI leasing and plan review process. 2.

ACTION. a.

Coast Guard Headquarters Program Offices in Response Policy (CG-5R) and Prevention Policy (CG-5P); Area, District, and Sector Commanders; and Commanding Officers of units with equities in the leasing, construction, operations, and decommissioning of OREIs on the OCS should use this NVIC as guidance to understand the Coast Guard's NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-23 roles and responsibilities, and immediately implement applicable enclosures.

This NVIC should be widely distributed and referenced whenever corresponding with potential OREI developers and Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments. b.

Developers of OREI within a lease area on the OCS are encouraged to use this NVIC to better understand the Coast Guard's roles and responsibilities in relation to OREI leasing activities.

A general description of these roles can be referenced in enclosure (2).

Developers should connect early in the process with the appropriate District Waterways Staff in relation to the location of their lease.

A map of District area of responsibility (AOR) boundaries and a list of contact information can be found in enclosure (8). c.

OREI developers may be required by reference (b) to provide information to BOEM about resources, conditions and activities that could be affected by their proposed actions, such as impacts to recreational and commercial fishing and coastal and marine uses, including vessel traffic and military activities.

To assist with the leasing and development of OREI on the OCS, the Coast Guard will provide recommendations based on its jurisdiction and subject matter expertise in a timely manner that will allow BOEM to develop its NEPA documents.

As a cooperating agency, the Coast Guard has developed a standard process in enclosure (3) for preparing and reviewing a Navigation Safety Risk Assessment (NSRA) to identify and mitigate potential impacts to vessel traffic and navigation safety in and around a proposed OREI lease area.

Developers planning to submit OREI construction and operations plans are encouraged to refer to this NVIC and its enclosures to better understand the NSRA preparation and review process.

The Coast Guard will use this NVIC in its own review of a NSRA. d.

Developers should reference enclosure (6) for submitting private aids to navigation applications and compliance with marking, labeling, and signaling of OREI on the OCS. e.

The BOEM, BSEE, and other Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments are encouraged to widely distribute this NVIC to current and potential OREI developers and use this guidance as a reference to understand the Coast Guard's roles and responsibilities related to OREIs on the OCS. 3.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

NVIC 01-19 is hereby cancelled. 4.

BACKGROUND. a.

OREI History: i.

Although still in the early stages in the United States, offshore wind is now recognized globally as one of the principal energy sources to combat climate change.

The number of countries generating power from offshore wind energy is expected to double over the next decade.

According to the Department of Energy, U.S. offshore wind resources are abundant.

Data on the technical resource potential suggest there are more than 4,000 gigawatts (GW) of capacity per year in federal waters and the NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-23 Great Lakes.

With almost half of the U.S. population living near coastal areas where offshore winds are consistent, domestic offshore wind energy development is expected to follow global growth trends. ii.

The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 (Pub.

L. 109–58) amended the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) (43 U.S.C. § 1337) to authorize the Department of Interior to issue leases, easements, and Right of Ways (ROW) for energy installations from sources other than oil and gas on the OCS.

BOEM is delegated the authority to oversee offshore renewable energy development and regulate activities that support the production, transportation, or transmission of energy sources other than oil and gas.

In accordance with reference (b) BOEM is required to coordinate with other federal agencies including, in particular, those agencies involved in planning activities that are undertaken to avoid or minimize conflicts among users and to maximize the economic and ecological benefits of the OCS, including multifaceted spatial planning efforts. iii.

In March of 2021, the Biden administration established a national offshore wind energy target to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind in the United States by 2030.

This was followed by a second goal announced in September of 2022 to reach 15 GW of floating offshore wind capacity by 2035 and to lower floating technology costs by 70%.

As of February 1, 2023, BOEM has awarded 34 commercial offshore wind leases off both the East and West Coasts and identified additional wind energy areas for future leasing in the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Maine.

In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Pub.

L. 117-169) removed a moratorium for renewable energy leasing off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida while expanding the jurisdiction of OCSLA to include U.S.

Territories, such as Puerto Rico and the U.S.

Virgin Islands. iv.

In January of 2023, the Department of Interior executed the reassignment of existing regulations governing safety and environmental oversight and enforcement of OCS renewable energy activities on the OCS from reference (b) under BOEM's purview, to reference (c) under BSEE's purview. b.

Coast Guard Authorities: i.

In accordance with reference (d), the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to provide safe access routes for the movement of vessel traffic proceeding to or from ports or places subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, the Secretary shall designate necessary fairways and traffic separation schemes for vessels operating in the territorial sea of the United States and in high seas approaches, outside the territorial sea, to such ports or places.

Such a designation shall recognize, within the designated area, the paramount right of navigation over all other uses.

In carrying out these statutory responsibilities, the Coast Guard is delegated the authority to undertake a study prior to establishing or adjusting fairways or traffic separation schemes, and to the extent practicable, reconcile the need for safe access routes with the needs of other reasonable uses of the area, such as OREI development.

To meet this requirement, the Coast Guard conducts Port Access Route Studies, which can serve as justification for regulatory projects to safeguard navigation.

Reference (d) NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-23 recognizes the potential for conflicting uses on the OCS and generally provides for the paramount right of navigation over all other uses, except for lease rights granted by another agency that have vested prior to the Federal Register Notice announcing a Port Access Route Study. ii.

Section 9503 of the William M.

(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 amended section 4(a)(1)(iii) of OCSLA (43 U.S.

Code § 1333(a)(1)(A)(iii)) to extend the jurisdiction of the United States on the OCS to installations and other devices permanently or temporarily attached to the seabed, erected thereon for the purpose of exploring for, developing, or producing "non-mineral energy resources." Prior to this change, the Coast Guard's responsibility regarding non-mineral energy on the OCS was limited to navigation safety and providing marine safety advice to other federal agencies.

The NDAA amendments to OCSLA provide the Coast Guard statutory authority, but not a statutory mandate, to promulgate and enforce such reasonable regulations with respect to lights and other warning devices, safety equipment, and other matters relating to the promotion of safety of life and property on OREI structures (artificial islands, installations, and other devices) permanently or temporarily attached to the seabed on the OCS, which may be erected for the purpose of exploring for, developing, or producing non-mineral energy resources. c.

Lead Agencies: In accordance with reference (a), a Lead Agency supervises the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and/or an Environmental Assessment (EA).

Currently BOEM, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have been identified as lead agencies for leasing and permitting OREI projects and plan approval.

Under the EPAct, BOEM has authority to issue leases, easements, or ROWs for offshore wind energy proposals and marine hydrokinetic projects more than three nautical miles (NM) seaward of the baseline (the low-water line along the coast).

Within three NM, the USACE is the lead agency for OREI permitting.

FERC has jurisdiction to issue licenses for all marine hydrokinetic projects regardless of their location.

These federal agencies work together to ensure the proper leases, easements, ROWs, and licenses are issued as required by law.

Due to the rapid expansion of offshore wind energy on the OCS, this NVIC primarily focuses on BOEM as the lead agency for OCS leasing of mineral and non-mineral energy resources. d.

Cooperating Agencies: In accordance with the implementing regulations of reference (a), upon request of the lead agency, several possible entities including any federal agency with special expertise with respect to an environmental issue may become a cooperating agency.

In accordance with reference (e), the Coast Guard is a cooperating agency for proposed OREI activities on the OCS.

As a cooperating agency, the Coast Guard's role is limited to providing the lead agency with an evaluation of the potential impacts a proposed activity may have on maritime safety, maritime security, maritime mobility (management of maritime traffic, commerce, and navigation), national defense, protection of the marine environment, and other activities identified by the lead agency.

The Coast Guard does not have the authority to approve, disapprove, permit nor in any way authorize the issuance of a lease or associated plans required in reference (b).

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DISCUSSION.

This NVIC focuses on the Coast Guard's expectations for potential and current offshore wind energy developers and provides guidance for defining the Coast Guard's role in the offshore wind energy leasing and plan approval process.

Future enclosures may be added as necessary to address other types of OREIs, such as hydrokinetic and solar. a.

Coast Guard: Under reference (e) as a member of Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Forces and a cooperating agency under NEPA, the Coast Guard's role is to provide subject matter expertise on maritime safety, maritime security, maritime mobility (management of maritime traffic, commerce, and navigation), national defense, and protection of the marine environment during the development of any Request for Interest (RFI), Call for Information and Nominations (Call), other planning notices prepared by BOEM, or during BOEM's review of any unsolicited lease or grant requests.

It is critical for Coast Guard Headquarters Program Offices, Area, District, and Sector Commanders, and Commanding Officers to become familiar with this emerging industry and assist in identifying and managing impacts to both Prevention and Response operations in and around OREIs.

Details on the process are outlined in enclosure (1). b.

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management: BOEM is responsible for carrying out the DOI's Renewable Energy Program in accordance with reference (b).

BOEM is responsible for leasing and managing leases, easements, and ROWs for OREI activities on the OCS, including wind energy area identification, determinations of competitive interest, and resource analysis.

The agency reviews and approves plans associated with an OREI project, such as site assessment and construction and operations plans, and enforces terms and conditions of a lease.

BOEM is the lead agency for conducting environmental analyses under reference (a) for proposed OREI activities and is responsible for developing and imposing mitigation measures to avoid or minimize harm to the marine environment, navigation, and vessel traffic.

BOEM and the Coast Guard should use this NVIC to develop intergovernmental processes and procedures for the execution of overlapping authorities governing OREIs on the OCS. c.

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement: BSEE is responsible for certain safety and environmental oversight, compliance, and enforcement regulations in reference (c).

Within these authorities, BSEE is responsible for evaluating OREI design, fabrication, and installation, and Safety Management System (SMS) plans, including Emergency Response Procedures (ERP) and Oil Spill Response Plans (OSRP).

The agency enforces operational safety and environmental protection through inspections, incident reporting, and investigation, and enforces compliance with applicable regulations, leases, and approved plans.

BSEE also oversees decommissioning activities.

BSEE should coordinate with the Coast Guard when reviewing plans that may affect its jurisdictional responsibilities.

BSEE and the Coast Guard should use this NVIC to guide intergovernmental information sharing processes and expectations and collaborate on the development of federal partner agreements for the execution of overlapping authorities governing OREIs on the OCS. d.

OREI Developer: OREI developers may reference this NVIC in its entirety to assist in project planning, design, siting, layout, construction, operation, and decommissioning of structures on the OCS.

Developers are encouraged to consult with the Coast Guard early NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 02-23 and often throughout the renewable energy authorization process.

Specifically, the Coast Guard recommends the following: i.

As directed by BOEM, developers will submit a NSRA.

Enclosure (3) provides details for conducting this assessment. ii.

Developers are encouraged to reference enclosure (4) to evaluate how the siting, design, layout, and operation of OREI structures may cause or contribute to an obstruction or hazard to navigation or emergency response. iii.

Developers are encouraged to reference enclosure (5) to implement recommended windfarm configuration, alignment, spacing, and shared borders criteria, and mitigations to eliminate or minimize impacts to navigation, vessel traffic, and other activities. iv.

Developers are also encouraged to reference enclosure (6) for the marking, labeling, and signaling of OREI structures.

This guidance will influence concurrence from BOEM and BSEE in the Lighting, Marking, and Signaling Plan for OREI. 6.

DISCLAIMER.

Coast Guard Area, District, and Sector Commanders have the authority to address specific safety and security concerns within their respective AORs.

Nothing in this NVIC is meant to override or subvert the discretion of Operational Commanders when addressing their unique safety and security concerns in relation to proposed OREIs within their AOR.

While this NVIC may assist the Coast Guard, Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, as well as members of industry, maritime stakeholders, and the public comprehend and apply statutory and regulatory requirements, it is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it a regulation itself.

This NVIC is not intended to, nor does it impose legally binding requirements on any party, including the Coast Guard. 7.

MAJOR CHANGES. 1.

This version expanded enclosures to allow for future updates as necessary to incorporate industry technological advancements. 2.

A new NAVCEN work instruction, reference (f), explains how the data analysis for the traffic survey portion of the NSRA will be reviewed. 3.

New detailed explanation of the Department of Interior's OREI planning, leasing, and development process is provided for Coast Guard waterway managers as Enclosure (1). 4.

New detailed explanation of internal Coast Guard roles, responsibilities, and assignment expectations throughout the OREI planning, leasing, and development process is provided as Enclosure (2). 5.

NVIC 01-19 Enclosure (2), Guidance on conducting and reviewing a Navigation Safety Risk Assessment and Enclosure (6), Checklist for NSRA Development and Review have been updated and combined into one document; Enclosure (3). 6.

Changes to Coast Guard Marine Planning Guidelines, Enclosure (4), reflect updated guidance from the United Kingdom. 7.

Enclosure (5) was updated to reflect layout recommendations and possible impacts to Navigation Safety, the Marine Transportation System (MTS), and Coast Guard Search and Rescue.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATION.

The Office of Environmental Management, Commandant (CG-47) reviewed this NVIC, and the general policies contained within and determined that this policy falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) categorical exclusion A3.

This NVIC will not result in any substantial change to existing environmental conditions or violation of any applicable federal, state, or local laws relating to the protection of the environment.

It is the responsibility of the action proponent to evaluate all future specific actions resulting from this policy for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), other applicable environmental requirements, and the U.S.

Coast Guard Environmental Planning Policy, COMDTINST 5090.1 (series). 9.

DISTRIBUTION.

No paper distribution will be made of this NVIC.

An electronic version will be located at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/ 10.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS.

This NVIC has been thoroughly reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.

Code Chapter 31, NARA requirements, and Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series).

This NVIC does not have any significant or substantial change to existing records management requirements. 11.

FORMS/REPORTS.

None. 12.

REQUEST FOR CHANGES.

All requests for changes and questions regarding implementation of this NVIC should be directed to contact Coast Guard Headquarters, Office of Navigation Systems, Navigation Standards Division (CG-NAV-2), using the contact information provided in the above letterhead.

W.

R.

Arguin Rear Admiral, U.

S.

Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Encl: (1) Coast Guard Responsibilities in the Key Steps of BOEM's Offshore Commercial Lease Process

(2) Internal Coast Guard Roles and Responsibilities

(3) Guidance for Industry Preparation and Coast Guard Review of a Navigation Safety Risk Assessment

(4) Marine Planning Guidelines

(5) Windfarm Configuration and Impact Consideration Guidance

(6) Guidance for Marking, Labeling, and Signaling of Windfarm Structures

(7) Glossary and Acronyms

(8) U.S. Coast Guard Areas of Responsibility and Unit Information