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Ocean City, MD - Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) will be participating in a field hearing in Ocean City, Maryland on January 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, examining the effects offshore wind industrialization is having on our environment, marine life, and economy. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public testimony from experts in industries affected by offshore wind followed by questions from three Members of Congress whose districts are directly impacted by its harmful effects. The hearing will be conducted as a normal congressional hearing, including expert testimony and questioning. 

WHO: Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04)

WHAT: Hearing on the Harmful Effects of Offshore Wind Industrialization on our Environment, Marine Life, and Economy

WHEN: Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST. 

WHERE: Roland Powell Convention Center: 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland 21842

WITNESSES: 

• Expert in the Fishing Industry
• Expert in Environmental and Energy Policy 
• Expert in the Economic Impacts of Offshore Wind
• Expert in the Local Impacts of Offshore Wind 

INVITED WITNESSES:

• US Wind 
• Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) 
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

WATCH: The hearing will be livestreamed here.

NOTE: This event is open to the public. To attend, please RSVP to the hearing using the link here. Plenty of seating is available, but doors open at 1:30 PM EST. No promotional materials are to be distributed in the hearing room.