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National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program Presentation, March 27, 2014
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Environmental Justice and Indigenous People: Visual
Simulations and Future Applications
Visualization Study for Offshore North Carolina
The National Park Service expressed concern for ocean viewshed from Cape Hatteras (CAHA) and Cape Lookout (CALO) National Seashores.
Inconsistency in visual simulations from the same distances and viewing heights
BOEM and NPS worked together to create a mutually agreeable SOW
Visualization Study for Offshore North Carolina: Study Drivers
Key NPS Resources
Expansive, unobstructed ocean views
Pristine night sky CAHA and CALO are among the least light-polluted environments on the East Coast. Both Seashores offer astronomy programs.
Four iconic lighthouses Cape Hatteras (NHL), Cape Lookout, Bodie Island, and Ocracoke
Diverse recreational opportunities in a remote setting
Under clear conditions, turbines visible at 20 nm
Greatest impacts to night skies
Atmospheric and lighting conditions greatly impact visibility
Available online at http://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/State-Activities/NC/Offshore-North-Carolina-Visualization-Study.aspx
NC Visual Simulation Results
Video Simulations
http://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/State-Activities/NC/Long-Point-Camps-Morning.aspx#5
Rhode Island and Massachusetts Visual Simulation Study
Results from NC Visual Simulation study led to need for additional simulations from sensitive areas
Opportunity to conduct visual simulations from Tribal sites
Rhode Island and Massachusetts Visual Simulation Study
BOEM contacted the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) as part of ongoing government-to-government consultations Confirmed that it would be
OK for BOEM to access and simulate sites
Inquired if Tribe wanted additional sites simulated Additional sites added at
Tribes request
Additional Sites Requested by Tribe
Visual simulations are being used to improve the planning process and inform stakeholders and decision-makers Visual Simulation Open Houses
Interagency briefings
Provide BOEM with a better idea of potential visual impacts on cultural resources Allow for improved understanding of stakeholder
concerns
Next Steps
Brian KrevorEnvironmental Protection SpecialistOffice of Renewable Energy Programs, Environment Branch for Renewable EnergyBureau of Ocean Energy Management381 Eldon Street, HM 1328Herndon, VA 20170Office (703) 787-1346Fax (703) 787-1708brian.krevor@boem.gov
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