Abstract:
This is an informational document provided by the Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) for the purposes developing a broad understanding of the current regulatory framework among stakeholders, regulators, and developers in the wave energy industry. To that end, this document provides a high-level summary of federal and state authorizations that may be applicable to wave energy projects. It is intended as an informational tool to support stakeholders in navigating the regulatory framework by identifying the most relevant state and federal regulatory requirements, explaining the authorization processes, and identifying the lead and participating agencies for each authorization. This document is organized into four main sections:State Permits, Licenses & Authorizations, Federal Permits, Licenses & Authorizations, Action Agency Requirements for Federal Permits & Licenses, and Regulatory Roadmaps.
Description:
List of Abbreviations & Acronyms,
Commonly Used Terms,
Introduction,
Notice,
State Permits & Licenses,
Summary Table,
State Hydroelectric License,
Ocean Energy Facility Lease,,
Temporary Use Permit,
Removal-Fill Permit ,
Ocean Shore Alteration Permit,
Coastal Zone Consistency Certification,
§ 401 Water Quality Certification,
Federal Permits & Licenses ,
Summary Table,
FERC Preliminary Permit,
Federal Hydroelectric License,
404 Permit,
§ 10 Permit,
Private Aids to Navigation Permit,
Action Agency Requirements for Federal Permits & Licenses,
Summary Table,
National Environmental Policy Act,
Endangered Species Act §7 Consultation,
Marine Mammal Protection Act,
Essential Fish Habitat Consultation,
Fish & Wildlife Coordination Act,
Migratory Bird Treaty Act,
National Historic Preservation Act §106 Consultation,
Overview of Regulatory Roadmaps,
Roadmap A: Non-Grid Connected Pilot Project,
Roadmap B: Commercial Scale Project,
Roadmap C: Grid Connected Pilot Project,
