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2 <br /> and its implementing regulations at 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Part 800 and NEPA <br /> and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508. These regulations provide for a <br /> review process,known under the NHPA as Section 106 review. The regulations at 36 CFR <br /> 800.8(c)provide for the use of the NEPA process to fulfill a Federal agency's NHPA Section <br /> 106 review obligations in lieu of the procedures set forth in 26 CFR 800.3 through 800.6. <br /> BOEM intends to use the NEPA process for NHPA Section 106 purposes in lieu of the <br /> procedures set forth in 36 CFR 800.3 through 800.6 for the Project. The Section 106 process and <br /> NEPA substitution are described at: ➢��� � ��� 1 � �� �r.� Q� -U �d wwd� Hbrgry se n_�ouiia�[06, <br /> V ,inu/d. . a` � n and W r at , : .m om , ,.. _.., m <br /> respectively. As part of this process, consultation with appropriate federally-recognized tribes <br /> will occur during the preparation of the Project Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) in <br /> accordance with NEPA regulations at 36 CFR 800.8(c)(1), during NEPA scoping, environmental <br /> analysis, and preparation of NEPA documents. To aid those consulting parties who may not be <br /> familiar with the NEPA substitution process, BOEM has developed a National Environmental <br /> Policy Act Substitution for Section 106 Consulting Party Guide,which is enclose for your <br /> reference (Enclosure 2). <br /> By becoming a consulting party,you will be actively informed of steps in the review process, <br /> including public meetings, and your views will be actively sought. If you would like to be a <br /> consulting party to this project,please respond to Alice Muntz at Ill:lea (x a i_W i nd 106,a is ff,cone or <br /> 804-614-3426. <br /> Please submit your request to become a consulting parry no later than 30 days of receipt of this <br /> letter. While you may also request to be a consulting party at a later date,the Project may <br /> advance without your input and your opportunity to fully comment on each step of the process <br /> may be affected. If you are requesting consulting party status, designate one primary <br /> representative and one alternate from your organization to receive correspondence and attend <br /> meetings;please provide contact information for any such designees. We also request that you <br /> indicate your preferred correspondence method: hard copy correspondence by mail, electronic <br /> correspondence by email, or both. <br /> Please contact me,the BOEM Section 106 Project Lead, at tier U Uc mug w .� � or 571- <br /> 373-0759 if you require additional information. We look forward to working with you. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Digitally signed by <br /> r"V_/` � MAe:202SSA.12.02MOSH R <br /> � `Q�`--� Date:2022.12.02 <br /> 13:57:18-05'00' <br /> Marissa Moshier <br /> BOEM Section 106 Lead <br /> Environment Branch for Renewable Energy <br /> Office of Renewable Energy Programs <br />