"Restore Local Offshore Wind Control Act"; prohibits construction of certain offshore wind project infrastructure without local governmental approval.

The "Restore Local Offshore Wind Control Act" (A6243) requires developers of offshore wind projects to obtain written approval from local governments before installing or maintaining infrastructure like power lines and conduits in public streets, rights-of-way, or on local government-owned property. It directly affects offshore wind developers and local governments (counties, municipalities, and certain agencies) by giving them authority to approve or deny project-related infrastructure within their jurisdictions. The bill mandates a two-step process: developers must first seek Board of Public Utilities approval for property easements via a public hearing, then local governments have 90 days to approve or reject the request after reviewing the Board’s determination. Developers must cover all associated costs, including review fees, for these approvals.