Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government’s Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects

This memorandum withdraws all areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from wind energy leasing effective January 21, 2025, until the memorandum is revoked, without affecting existing leases or leasing for other purposes such as oil, gas, and minerals. It directs the Secretary of the Interior and other agency heads to cease issuing new or renewed approvals, rights of way, permits, leases, or loans for onshore and offshore wind projects pending a comprehensive review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices led by the Secretary of the Interior. It also directs the Secretary of the Interior to place a temporary moratorium on activities and rights of Magic Valley Energy, LLC under the Lava Ridge Wind Project Record of Decision, and authorizes the Attorney General to seek stays of related pending litigation.

• EPA

1 day - Withdrawal of all areas within the Offshore Continental Shelf (OCS) from wind leasing. - may not issue or renew any new wind leases."

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