1.
 Marine Spatial Planning For
Ocean Resources

2.
Plan and Policies
 A plan and policies give
context to decisions and
places boundaries for
utilization of areas,
which leads to
predictability for all in
decision making.

3.
Ocean SAMP Document
 Ecology of the Area
 Cultural and Historical Resources
 Fisheries Resources
 Recreation and Tourism
 Marine Transportation
 Marine Infrastructure
 Offshore Development Renewable Energy
 Future Uses
 Climate Change
 Policies of the Ocean SAMP

4.
Areas of Particular Concern
 Areas of Particular Concern (APCs) have been
designated in state waters through the Ocean SAMP
process with the goal of protecting areas that have
high conservation value, cultural and historic value, or
human use value from Large‐Scale Offshore
Development.

5.
Areas Designated for Preservation
 Areas Designated for Preservation are designated in
the Ocean SAMP area in state waters for the purpose
of preserving them for their ecological value.6 Areas
Designated for Preservation were identified by
reviewing habitat and other ecological data and
findings that have resulted from the Ocean SAMP
process. Areas Designated for Preservation are
afforded additional protection than Areas of Particular
Concern because of scientific evidence indicating that
Large‐Scale Offshore Development in these areas may
result in significant habitat loss.

6.
Current Status of OSAMP
 NOAA APROVED AS A STATE PLAN ADMENDMENT
MAY 11,2011
 NOAA APROVED GLD FOR FEDERAL CONSISTENCY
SEPTEMBER 2011
 FERC ADOPTION FOR RENEWABLE PERMITTING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
 BOEM INCLUSION INTO LEASE PROCESS AND EIS ‐
ONGOING
 FERC MOU‐ ONGOING
 4 AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
 RESEARCH STUDIES‐ONGOING
 RESEARCH AGENDA‐ONGOING
 EXPANSION OF GLD ACTIVITES‐ONGOING
 REGULATORY MEETINGS OF FAB AND HAB ONGOING

7.
Current Status of OSAMP
 Fishery Maps
 Fishery Mitigation Policy
 Design Guidelines
 Block Island Demonstration and Effects Study
 National Ocean Partnership Monitoring Guidelines Test
Bed
 Feeding Into Regional Efforts

8.
Advantages of OSAMP.
 A Set Of Policies For Each Area Of The Plan
 Protection Of Existing Uses And Sensitive Resources
Or Unsuitable Areas
 Informational Requirements For Major Ocean
Developments And Development Standards For Those
Uses
 Continued Stakeholder Representation Through FAB
and HAB
 Public Review Every 2 Years and Mandatory Review
Every 5 years.
 Expansion Of Blanket Coverage Federal Consistency
Though GLD
 Potential payback already of 4 times the cost

9.
Nesting NEPA inside of MSP can speed
decision making, enhance decisions, and
make the system more predictable.