Oregon officials told the Marine Planning Committee that the state's offshore wind road map is moving toward a second draft and that the department welcomes MPC input ahead of a public-review draft planned for early 2026. Jeff (DLCD) told the committee he plans to post draft 2 by Nov. 10 to the state website and to host a roundtable on Nov. 18; he said the public-review draft is likely to be released in February for a 45-day comment period.

Why it matters: Oregon's approach emphasizes state-led sea-space suitability planning and staged science and engagement steps that committee members contrasted with federal approaches. Committee members said they value Oregon's open process and suggested the council consider either an informational briefing or a formal comment during the public-review window.

Details and context: Jeff said draft 2 will include a marine spatial planning recommendation describing scope and core guideposts for a state-led sea-space suitability analysis. He said the state's model draws on territorial sea planning and envisions an open, participatory process. Committee members requested clarity on actionable items in the road map, including fisheries protection actions in Section 5, methods and timing for cumulative assessments, and mechanisms for accountability and community agreements with fishery stakeholders.

Next steps: The MPC discussed options: invite DLCD staff to brief members on draft 2; ask for informal feedback that could shape draft 2 or the public-review draft; or wait for the public-review draft and prepare a council comment during the official comment period. Several members favored waiting for the public-review draft but asked to be briefed on draft 2 in advance.

Quote: "Focusing on draft number 2 is a sweet spot because it is not yet the public review draft," Jeff said, offering an opportunity for earlier input before the February public-review draft.