"This pause will give the Department, along with the Department of War and other relevant government agencies, time to work with leaseholders and state partners to assess the possibility of mitigating the national security risks posed by these projects,"
"identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports."
"This is an incredible Christmas gift for our thousands of supporters - hard-working fishermen, small business owners, and families who value reliable, affordable energy over climate virtue signaling,"
"The regulatory process involves a rigorous framework for assessing the national security implications of proposed projects, and every project under construction has already undergone review by the Department of Defense with no objections,"
Interior Department announced a pause on approvals of five Atlantic Coast offshore wind projects, citing national security risks identified by defense reports and unclassified analyses suggesting radar interference. The pause is intended to allow the Interior, the Department of War and other agencies to work with leaseholders and state partners to assess mitigation options. Affected projects include Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind. Opponents praised the pause as a win for fishermen and small businesses, while industry groups and some lawmakers note prior Department of Defense reviews raised no objections.
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