SAVE THE STATE'S COASTAL RESOURCES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
Senate Bill 697 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 6, 2023
AN ACT TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSIDERATION OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY FACILITIES TO ENSURE COASTAL RESOURCES ARE NOT ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY THE SITING OF SUCH FACILITIES.
Intro. by Moffitt, Hanig.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 10 2023)

Bill History:

S 697

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 10 2023 - View Summary

    Includes whereas clauses. Establishes a moratorium on the consideration of permit applications and the issuance of permits for wind energy facilities located in the territorial coastal waters of the State (as defined) due to the potential for adverse impacts to the State's coastal resources. Prohibits State agencies from issuing permits for a wind energy facility in the State's territorial coastal waters from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2033.

    Requires the NCGA to Study the impacts from wind energy facilities already sited in other states' coastal waters and any impacts of the facilities to those states' coastal resources.