H.R. 6930 requires the President to certify within 90 days that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic regions will not interfere with military radar, sonar, or combat operations. If the President cannot provide this certification, the bill directs the administration to halt any projects that pose a national security threat. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Defense Inspector General to conduct a comprehensive study within 180 days examining how offshore wind development affects military radar and sonar systems, air and maritime operations, Coast Guard rescue capabilities, and military training areas. The study will also assess whether current approval processes adequately protect military interests and whether existing mitigation strategies from a 2016 Defense Department report are sufficient. This legislation primarily affects offshore wind developers, federal energy agencies, and the Department of Defense, with no specific funding amounts authorized but with strict statutory timelines for compliance.
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