Record of Decision (ROD) Cape Wind Energy Project, Horseshoe Shoal, Nantucket Sound

This Record of Decision (ROD) summarizes the background of the Cape Wind project, the alternatives the Minerals Management Service (MMS) considered, the environmentally preferable alternative, the basis for MMS' decision to select the proposed action, required mitigation measures, and the process MMS undertook to involve the public and other agencies. The decision was made to offer a commercial lease to Cape Wind Associates (CWA). Prior to conducting any construction activities, CWA must submit and obtain approval of its Construction and Operation Plan (COP).