US Wind fights federal rollback of Ocean City wind farm

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US Wind is suing to block the Trump administration ‘s attempt to revoke its Ocean City wind farm permit.

The company says the government’s reversal violates due process and the Administrative Procedure Act.

Officials argue prior approval must be vacated after an error in weighing statutory factors was found.

US Wind warns the revocation could force it into bankruptcy.

Citing an “existential threat” from the Trump administration, US Wind is asking a judge for an order allowing it to proceed with its long-planned wind farm off the coast of Ocean City.

The Baltimore -based company last week said the government’s efforts to stop the Ocean City wind farm — and other renewable energy projects nationwide — could force it into bankruptcy.

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