Smith Introduces Bill To Require Investigation Into Environmental Approval Process For Offshore Wind Projects
February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2023:
Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today introduced new legislation--HR 1056--requiring an immediate, comprehensive investigation into the environmental approval process for offshore wind projects as Governor Murphy and the Biden Administration continue to ignore growing calls to pause offshore wind development over concerns about the recent unprecedented surge in whale deaths.
Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today introduced new legislation--HR 1056--requiring an immediate, comprehensive investigation into the environmental approval process for offshore wind projects as Governor Murphy and the Biden Administration continue to ignore growing calls to pause offshore wind development over concerns about the recent unprecedented surge in whale deaths.