BOEM is working with the Coast Guard and the maritime community to facilitate consideration of vessel traffic and safety concerns when making decisions regarding the further delineation of North Carolina Call Areas for potential leasing and development offshore North Carolina.
BOEM and the National Park Service have undertaken a visual simulation study in the interest of providing accurate representations of offshore wind facilities at various distances (i.e., 10, 15 and 20 nmi) from shore and under a variety of conditions (e.g., daytime and nighttime views, multiple array configurations, various lighting conditions, etc.). The study was completed in October 2012. Results of the visualization study can be found at: http://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/State-Activities/North-Carolina.aspx.
BOEM will incorporate the information from these efforts into its decision-making as it moves forward with planning and leasing offshore North Carolina.