The bureau is publishing a call for information and nominations to seek companies’ interest in commercial offshore wind development within an area located 11 nautical miles south of Long Beach.
The proposed 127 square mile site features 132 whole OCS blocks and 19 partial blocks.
BOEM acting director Walter Cruickshank said that the Call marks an important step in planning for wind offshore New York.
"After the completion of the necessary environmental reviews, consideration of the existing uses of the area, and consideration of feedback from the New York Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force and the public, BOEM will decide whether to publish a Proposed Sale Notice to describe the area to be offered and the proposed terms and conditions of wind energy leases," Cruickshank added.
The move is part of US President Barack Obama’s Climate Action Plan, which aims to create American jobs, develop domestic clean energy sources and reduce carbon pollution.
The agency also seeks public input, including comments on site conditions, resources and existing uses of the area.
Apart from the call, BOEM is publishing a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment.
