OEMM: Renewable Energy Program ~ Interim Policy
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Photo of wind turbines in deep waterPhoto of a fishPhoto of a wetlandPhoto of a platform with three boatsPhoto of a killer whalePhoto of a welder working on an offshore platformPhoto of a platform in water and behind a snowy mountainPhoto of three oil refinery faucetsPhoto of a wind energy farm
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Interim Policy

Photo of an offshore wind farm.On November 6, 2007, the MMS announced in the Federal Register (60 KB PDF) an interim policy for authorization of the installation of offshore data collection and technology testing facilities in Federal waters. The MMS accepted comments and nominations until January 7, 2008 regarding the authorization of OCS activities involving the installation of meteorological or marine data collection facilities to assess renewable energy resources (e.g., wind, wave, and ocean current) or to test renewable energy technology.