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Maryland Defends Wind Farm Amid EPA Dispute and Local Backlash

7/20/2025

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The Maryland Department of the Environment stands firm in its defense of a wind farm permit off Ocean City, countering the EPA's challenge. While Maryland insists that appeals must adhere to state law, the EPA argues there was a mistake in the permitting process. Meanwhile, the ambitious US Wind project, aiming for 2,200 megawatts, faces local backlash over its visual impact on the coastline.

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The Maryland Department of the Environment stands firm in its defense of a wind farm permit off Ocean City, countering the EPA's challenge. While Maryland insists that appeals must adhere to state law, the EPA argues there was a mistake in the permitting process. Meanwhile, the ambitious US Wind project, aiming for 2,200 megawatts, faces local backlash over its visual impact on the coastline.