Bill Summaries: S697 (2023-2024 Session)

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  • Bill S 697 (2023-2024)
    Summary date: Apr 10 2023 - View summary

    Includes whereas clauses. Establishes a moratorium on the consideration of permit applications and the issuance of permits for wind energy facilities located in the territorial coastal waters of the State (as defined) due to the potential for adverse impacts to the State's coastal resources. Prohibits State agencies from issuing permits for a wind energy facility in the State's territorial coastal waters from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2033.

    Requires the NCGA to Study the impacts from wind energy facilities already sited in other states' coastal waters and any impacts of the facilities to those states' coastal resources.
    Environment, Environment/Natural Resources, Government, General Assembly, State Agencies, Public Enterprises and Utilities
    STUDY, UNCODIFIED

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