Vineyard Wind 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)

This Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) assesses the potential environmental, social, economic, historic, and cultural impacts that could result from the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of an approximately 800-megawatt offshore wind energy facility located more than 14 miles (23.6 kilometers) southeast of Martha’s Vineyard. This Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Energy Project (Project) is proposed by Vineyard Wind LLC and designed to serve demand for renewable energy in New England. The FEIS was prepared following the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 United States Code [U.S.C.] §§ 4321–4370f) and implementing regulations. This FEIS incorporates analyses in the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) addressing reasonably foreseeable offshore wind activities and their effects, previously unavailable fishing data, a new transit lane alternative, and changes to the proposed Project made by Vineyard Wind LLC. The FEIS also addresses comments received during the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and SEIS comment periods. The FEIS will inform BOEM in deciding whether to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the proposed Project. Cooperating agencies may also rely on the FEIS to support decision making if they determine the analysis is adequate for that purpose. BOEM’s action furthers U.S. policy to make the Outer Continental Shelf energy resources available for development in an expeditious and orderly manner, subject to environmental safeguards (43 U.S.C. § 1332(3)), including consideration of natural resources and existing ocean uses.

Please find the four volumes of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) below:

FEIS Volume I (Attachment)

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Alternatives Including the Proposed Action
• Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences 

FEIS Volume II

• Appendix A Planned Action Offshore Wind Scenario and Assessment of Resources With Minor Impacts
• Appendix B Tables and Figures
• Appendix C Other Required Analyses and Consultation and Coordination
• Appendix D Mitigation and Monitoring
• Appendix E Environmental and Physical Settings
• Appendix F Supplemental Material
• Appendix G Project Design Envelope and Maximum-Case Scenario
• Appendix H Analysis of Incomplete or Unavailable Information
• Appendix I List of Preparers and Reviewers, References Cited, and Glossary
• Appendix J Distribution List

FEIS Volume III

• Appendix K Part 1 Public Comments and Responses

FEIS Volume IV

• Appendix K Part 2 Public Comments and Responses