Since BOEM and its predecessor first published renewable energy regulations in 2009, the agency has conducted 11 offshore wind lease auctions and manages 27 active commercial leases. BOEM proposed rules that address a number of concerns identified by the offshore wind industry.
FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act includes language that makes changes to the Capital Construction Fund expanding the vessels eligible for CCF to include those engaged in the domestic or Jones Act trade. Vessels operating in the domestic trade were not eligible before.