Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Marine Terminal - Advanced Design and Public Engagement Project

The Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Marine Terminal - Advanced Design and Public Engagement Project is a forecast grant agreement administered by the California Energy Commission. The project focuses on funding planning activities to improve offshore wind energy infrastructure at the Heavy Lift Marine Terminal site on the Samoa Peninsula in Humboldt County, California. The primary objective is to advance the capabilities of California waterfront facilities to support the development and operation of floating offshore wind projects. Key activities under this project include advanced engineering and design studies, feasibility studies, site assessments involving limited geotech marine borings, and environmental studies for mitigation planning at the Woodley Island Fisherman's Work dock and other off-site locations. Additionally, the project emphasizes capacity building and engagement with local communities, tribal communities, and other stakeholders. The project is classified under NAICS code 541330 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as it involves data collection and planning without significant environmental impact.