Burgum defends offshore-wind pause on national-security grounds
U.S. secretary of the interior
“Today’s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, ...”
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Interior's announcement includes Revolution Wind among five paused leases. Burgum defended the action on security grounds; the department described radar interference and a review of possible mitigation.
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The order suspended offshore activities for 90 days, subject to exceptions, citing new classified defense information. BOEM said suspension was necessary while it considered mitigation.
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Interior announced an immediate pause affecting five offshore-wind leases, including Revolution Wind.
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The department said the pause would allow agencies and leaseholders to examine mitigation of risks described in classified reports. Its announcement also discussed radar interference.
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Responding to: Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
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The reference point is the federal halt to Revolution Wind construction. Burgum argues that the pause addresses emerging security risks, so this statement defends the action.
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