Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Liz Klein will take part in the first public meeting of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Standing Committee on Offshore Wind Energy and Fisheries on Thursday.
WHEN: April 13, 2023 (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET)
WHERE: Virtual Webcast – Registration Instructions
The virtual open session will introduce the committee to the public and discuss the committee's goals.
The National Academies requires advance registration. Meeting details, including a webcast link, registration instructions and a full agenda, will be available via the Registration Instructions above.
Established at BOEM’s request, this new standing committee will help BOEM expand and improve its engagement and communication with the fishing community on offshore wind energy activities. The committee will serve as an independent, credible forum to discuss the state of science and pressing concerns related to the intersection of offshore wind with fisheries.
Committee members will choose meeting topics in consultation with BOEM staff, based on input from BOEM and other stakeholders.
