1.
 Marine Spatial Planning For Ocean
Resources

2.
Ocean SAMP Document
 Ecology of the Area
 Cultural and Historical Resources
 Fisheries Resources
 Recreation and Tourism
 Marine Transportation
 Marine Infrastructure
 Offshore Development Renewable Energy Ch 8
 Future Uses
 Climate Change
 Policies of the Ocean SAMP Ch 11

3.
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.

4.
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. 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.

5.
Other Things To Look For:
 Definitions of Large and Small Scale Development
 Sections Still Governed by RICRMP (Aquaculture and
Dredging )
 General Polices and Regulatory Standards
 Federal Consistency –Sub Parts
 Information Requirements‐ND&I
 Differential Treatment for Cables
 Fishermen's Advisory Board and Habitat Advisor
Board

6.
4 Federal Approvals For Plan
 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
FALL OF 2011

7.
4 Steps in Regulatory Process
 1. A Site Assessment Plan (SAP) is defined as a pre‐application
plan that describes the activities and studies the applicant plans
to perform for the characterization of the project site.
 2. A Construction and Operations Plan (COP) is defined as a
plan that describes the applicant’s construction, operations, and
conceptual decommissioning plans for a proposed facility,
including the applicant’s project easement area.
 3. A Certified Verification Agent (CVA) is defined as an
independent third‐party agent that shall use good engineering
judgment and practices in conducting an independent
assessment of the design, fabrication and installation of the
facility. The CVA should have licensed and qualified Professional
Engineers on staff
 4. Lease

8.
For More Information
 http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/