Gulf of Maine Proposed Sale Notice (PSN) Public Meetings

During the 60-day public comment period (May 1 – July 1, 2024) on the Proposed Sale Notice (PSN), BOEM held a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to describe the different elements of the PSN, answer questions, and collect public comments.

In-Person Meetings

The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management and the Division of Marine Fisheries are hosting an information session with BOEM on the proposed offshore wind leasing activities in the Gulf of Maine.

  • Information Session – Eastham, Massachusetts
    • Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024  
    • Time: 6-8 p.m.  
    • Location: Four Points by Sheraton, 3800 State Highway, Eastham, MA 02642 

BOEM also hosted the three “open-house” style meetings listed below. During these meetings the public asked questions and talked with BOEM's scientists and other personnel about the Proposed Sale Notice. 

May 28-31, 2024 – In-Person Meeting Summary

  • Open House – Portland, Maine
    • Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    • Time: 5-8 p.m.
    • Location: Holiday Inn Portland-by the Bay (88 Spring Street Portland, ME 04101)
    • Agenda
  • Open House – Portsmouth, New Hampshire
    • Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
    • Time: 5-8 p.m.
    • Location: Urban Forestry Center (45 Elwyn Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801)
    • Agenda
  • Open House – Danvers, Massachusetts
    • Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
    • Time: 5-8 p.m.
    • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, North Shore (50 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923)
    • Agenda

Gulf of Maine Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force Meeting: BOEM hosted the fourth Gulf of Maine Task Force in Plymouth, MA. This meeting was in-person and livestreamed.  

May 31, 2024 – Task Force Meeting Summary

Virtual Meetings

BOEM hosted a series of virtual meetings for various target audiences, ranging from the general public to specific ocean user and stakeholder groups. All virtual meetings were recorded and posted on this web page. 

May 23 - June 11, 2024 – Virtual Meeting Summary

  • General Public
  • Commercial Fishing (Mobile & Fixed Gear)
  •  Recreational Fishing and Highly Migratory Species
  • Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (eNGOs)
  • Commercial Maritime (Shipping)