The independent watchdog agency of Congress agreed Thursday to look into the impacts that offshore wind development could have on the environment, fishing industry and other areas. Know more:
A giant monopile, the foundation for an offshore wind turbine, sits on rollers at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal in Paulsboro, N.J. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, when New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy planned to sign a bill granting a tax break to offshore wind developer Orsted. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The independent watchdog agency of Congress agreed Thursday to look into the impacts that offshore wind development could have on the environment, fishing industry and other areas.
Further details of the inquiry are not available, said Chuck Young, a spokesman for the GAO, a nonpartisan research agency for Congress on government operations. Smith, whose district includes parts of the Jersey Shore, requested the probe in May, along with fellow Republicans Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, Bruce Westerman of Arizona and Andy Harris of Maryland.
“It is absolutely critical that New Jersey residents understand all the impacts of these offshore wind projects, which will permanently transform our marine environment and seascape and could put our tourism-drive economy at grave risk, before it’s too late,” said Smith.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Congress, Palace should tackle creation of agency overseeing AI use — lawmakerA lawmaker urges Congress and the Palace to tackle the creation of an agency that will oversee the use of artificial intelligence.
Read more »
Congress to approve P5.768-b 2024 budget by Oct.—SpeakerSpeaker Martin Romualdez said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans tosubmit to the House of Representatives his budget proposal immediately after his second State of the Nation Address today (Monday). READ MORE:
Read more »
Budget, Ledac bills priority as Congress reopens today | Jovee Marie de la Cruz and Butch FernandezAS the Second Regular Session resumes today (Monday), the House of Representatives will concentrate on passing the proposed 2024 General Appropriations Act and measures to carry out President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s promise to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo, as well as the remaining priority bills. The…
Read more »
19th Congress opens 2nd regular session(UPDATE) THE second regular session of the 19th Congress opened on Monday, with the Senate and the House of Representatives holding separate sessions.
Read more »
Marcos asks Congress to amend fisheries codePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urges Congress to amend the fisheries law to further protect fisherfolk and aquatic resources.
Read more »