Offshore Wind Energy and the Oregon Coast
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To be completed by the adult (age 18 and over) in your household who has the next upcoming birthday.
A joint survey by NOAA and XXX
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Public Burden Statement
A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with an information collection subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 unless the information collection has a currently valid OMB Control Number. The approved OMB Control Number for this information collection is 0648-0744. Without this approval, we could not conduct this information collection. Public reporting for this survey is estimated to be approximately 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the information collection. All responses to this information collection are voluntary. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: noaa.nccos.sstex@noaa.gov 240-621-1999.
Floating offshore wind energy has recently been proposed off Oregon’s southern coast (see map below) by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This survey is one of several studies funded by BOEM to collect information to inform their decision-making process. We are interested in learning about your opinions related to floating offshore wind energy. Your responses will help BOEM understand the potential human and social impacts from floating offshore wind energy development off the Oregon Coast.
This research study is being conducted by the XXX on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Your address was one of 20,000 randomly selected from all addresses on the Oregon Coast, and we hope to get as many responses as possible.
By completing the survey, you are consenting to participate in this research. Although we hope that you will answer every question, you are free to skip any questions. Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent and discontinue participation at any time. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. You will not be individually identified and your responses will be used for statistical purposes only.
Before today, had you heard about the potential for offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
Yes
No, but I had heard about offshore wind energy, in general
No, and I hadn’t heard about offshore wind energy before today
How knowledgeable do you feel about offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
Not at all knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Given what you currently know about offshore wind energy, have you formed an opinion about its potential off the Oregon Coast?
I support offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast 🡪 SKIP to Q5
I oppose offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast 🡪 SKIP to Q5
I have not yet made up my mind 🡪 CONTINUE to Q4
[IF Q3=3] Even though you have not yet made up your mind about offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast, which way are you leaning?
To support development
To oppose development
I don’t know
Given what you currently know about offshore wind energy, do you think offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast will have an impact on the following items for Oregonians?
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Negative impact |
No impact |
Positive impact |
Very positive impact |
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Electricity rates |
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Reliable electricity grid |
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Access to commercial fishing grounds |
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Coastal community livelihoods |
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Marine recreation |
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Views of the ocean |
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Marine life |
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Seabirds |
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Coastal Habitats |
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Tribal Lifeway |
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Looking at the same list of items, please tell us how important each item is to you in terms of your quality of life off the Oregon Coast.
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Electricity rates |
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Reliable electricity grid |
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Access to commercial fishing grounds |
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Coastal community livelihoods |
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Marine recreation |
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Views of the ocean |
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Marine life |
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How important do you think it is to pursue offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
Not at all important
Somewhat important
Very important
Extremely important
How important is it for the electricity generated from offshore wind to stay…
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in Oregon? |
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on the Oregon Coast? |
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Which of the following fuel sources would you prefer to produce electricity? (select all that apply)
Hydro (dams)
Natural gas
Offshore wind
Land-based wind
Solar
Biomass (wood/wood waste)
Other
No Preference
Do you believe that climate change is happening?
Yes CONTINUE to Q11
No SKIP to Q12
I don’t know SKIP to Q12
Do you believe climate change is mainly caused by human activities or natural forces?
Human activities
Natural forces
I don’t know
Do you believe offshore wind energy could be an effective way to reduce climate change?
Yes
No
I don’t know
The next several questions will ask about your past experiences, intentions, and preferences related to public participation in local issues on the Oregon Coast.
In the last 12 months, have you done any of the following in response to either any environmental issue off the Oregon Coast or offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
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Any environmental issue on the Oregon Coast |
Offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast |
Neither |
Signed a petition |
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Written a letter to the editor |
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Contacted a public official |
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Joined or renewed membership to an advocacy group |
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Attended a public meeting sponsored by a government agency |
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Attended a public meeting sponsored by an advocacy group |
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Attended a demonstration sponsored by an advocacy group |
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Contributed money to an organization |
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Voted in a federal, state, or local election |
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Displayed your position, such as with a bumper sticker, clothing, or yard sign |
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Tried to change a friend’s or relative’s mind |
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Tried to influence others using social media |
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In the next 12 months, how likely are you to do any of the following in response to offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
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Sign a petition |
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Write a letter to the editor |
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Contact a public official |
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Join or renew membership to an advocacy group |
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Attend a public meeting sponsored by a government agency |
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Attend a public meeting sponsored by an advocacy group |
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Attend a demonstration sponsored by an advocacy group |
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Contribute money to an organization |
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Vote in a federal, state, or local election |
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Display your position, such as with a bumper sticker, clothing, or yard sign |
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Try to change a friend’s or relative’s mind |
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Try to influence others using social media |
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How important to you are the following goals of public participation?
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Identify what is most important to the public |
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Incorporate public preferences into decisions |
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Create opportunities for fair discussion |
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Allow all interested individuals to have a say |
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Enlighten decision makers to public needs |
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Provide information to the public |
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Incorporate Indigenous knowledge into decisions |
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Identify public preferences for potential solutions |
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Incorporate local knowledge into decisions |
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How important is it for members of the public to provide input on offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
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Very important
Extremely important
How influential do you think public input is on offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
How influential do you think the results of this survey will be on offshore wind energy off the Oregon Coast?
Not at all influential
Somewhat influential
Very influential
Extremely influential
Are you aware that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has hosted public meetings or asked for public comments related to offshore wind energy development off the Oregon Coast?
Yes
No
This is the final section of the survey. The following questions ensure that all groups are fairly represented. All answers are confidential.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Transgender, non-binary, or another gender
Prefer not to answer
In what year were you born? __________
What is your race and/or ethnicity?
Select all that apply and enter additional details in the spaces below.
American Indian or Alaska Native – Enter, for example, Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana, Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Nome Eskimo Community, Aztec, Maya, etc.
Asian – Provide details below.
Chinese Asian Indian Filipino
Vietnamese Korean Japanese
Enter, for example, Pakistani, Hmong, Afghan, etc.
Black or African American – Provide details below.
African American Jamaican Haitian
Nigerian Ethiopian Somali
Enter, for example, Trinidadian and Tobagonian, Ghanaian, Congolese, etc.
Hispanic or Latino – Provide details below.
Mexican Puerto Rican Salvadoran
Cuban Dominican Guatemalan
Enter, for example, Colombian, Honduran, Spaniard, etc.
Middle Eastern or North African – Provide details below.
Lebanese Iranian Egyptian
Syrian Iraqi Israeli
Enter, for example, Moroccan, Yemeni, Kurdish, etc.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – Provide details below.
Native Hawaiian Samoan Chamorro
Tongan Fijian Marshallese
Enter, for example, Chuukese, Palauan, Tahitian, etc.
White – Provide details below.
English German Irish
Italian Polish Scottish
Enter, for example, French, Swedish, Norwegian, etc.
Yes
No
Less than 9th grade
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
Some college, no degree
Occupational, technical, or vocational program
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate or professional degree
Are you a seasonal or year-round resident of the Oregon Coast?
Seasonal resident (I live on the Oregon Coast only part of the year)
Year-round resident (I live on the Oregon Coast all year)
How many years have you been a resident of the Oregon Coast? __________
Do you own or rent this residence (where this survey was mailed to)?
Own
Rent
Other
How many people, including yourself, live in your household? __________
How many of these people are at least 18 years old? __________
Which best describes your current employment status? (select all that apply)
Unemployed
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Retired
Student
Homemaker
Are you or anyone in your household currently employed in one of the following industries? (select all that apply)
Fishing or fishing related (such as seafood preparation or wholesalers)
Generation, transmission, or distribution of renewable electric power (such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric)
Generation, transmission, or distribution of non-renewable electric power (such as coal)
Distribution of natural gas
Marine construction
Utility systems construction
Real estate, rental, or leasing
None of the above
What was your annual household income in 202X?
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Please use the space below for additional comments.
Thank you!
Please place in the enclosed postage paid envelope and return as soon as possible.
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OMB Control No. 0648-0744 Exp Date: 3/31/2026
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