On the recordMarch 30, 2023
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: After section 20114, add the following: SEC. 20115. GAO REPORT ON WIND ENERGY IMPACTS. The Comptroller General of the United States shall publish a report on all potential adverse effects of wind energy development in the North Atlantic Planning Area (as described in the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program (November 2016)), including associated infrastructure and vessel traffic, on-- (1) maritime safety, including the operation of radar systems; (2) economic impacts related to commercial fishing activities; and (3) marine environment and ecology, including species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) or designated as depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) in the North Atlantic Planning Area. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 260, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Van Drew) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New Jersey.
