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For information regarding BLM's 2023/2024 Solar Programmatic EIS, visit the BLM
National NEPA Register.

   




 
   

This Web site is the online center for public information and involvement in the
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Solar Energy Development in Six
Southwestern States (Solar PEIS). The Solar PEIS project was completed in
October 2012 with the release of the Approved Resource Management Plan
Amendments/Record of Decision for Solar Energy Development in Six Southwestern
States. Up-to-date information on the implementation of solar energy development
on public lands is available through the BLM’s Solar Energy Permitting and
Program Resources web site.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Department of
Energy (DOE); and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the
Interior (DOI), have prepared a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
(PEIS) to evaluate utility-scale solar energy development, to develop and
implement Agency-specific programs or guidance that would establish
environmental policies and mitigation strategies for solar energy projects, and
to amend relevant BLM land use plans with the consideration of establishing a
new BLM Solar Energy Program.



Announcements
Competitive Leasing Rule for Wind and Solar Leasing is Finalized
On November 10, 2016, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized its rule
governing solar and wind energy development on public lands, as described in a
Press Release issued November 10th. The rule strengthens existing policies and
creates a new leasing program that will support renewable energy development
through, among other things, competitive leasing processes and incentives to
encourage development in suitable areas.


BLM's Draft Competitive Leasing Rule for Wind and Solar Leasing Released for
Comment
On September 30, 2014, the BLM issued its Draft Competitive Leasing rule for
Wind and Solar Leasing in a Federal Register notice. Publication kicks off a
60-day comment period that closes on December 1, 2014. The proposed regulations
would promote the use of "designated leasing areas" that include the BLM's SEZs.
The rule would establish competitive processes, terms and conditions (including
rental and bonding requirements) for solar and wind energy development
rights-of-way (ROWs) both inside and outside the designated leasing areas, and
provide incentives for leases in designated leasing areas. A Draft Environmental
Assessment and an Economic Analysis supporting the draft rule are available on
the BLM Solar Energy Program Web site.


Launch of BLM's New Solar Energy Program Web Site
The BLM has released its Solar Energy Program Web site
(https://blmsolar.anl.gov), which is the online center for public information
regarding the ongoing implementation of the Solar Energy Program. The Program
was approved in October 2012 through the Record of Decision for the Solar PEIS.
For more information, see Launch of BLM's New Solar Energy Program Web Site
under News.




CONTENT OF THE SOLAR PEIS PROJECT WEB SITE

About the PEIS
PEIS purpose, scope, alternatives, and schedule.

Public Involvement
How comments have been used, cooperator involvement, public meeting transcripts
and information; and scoping comments.

Solar Energy and Transmission Guide
Utility-scale solar energy and electric transmission basics, environmental
issues, maps, and links to related resources on the World Wide Web.

Solar Energy Zones
Interactive maps, summaries, and photo panoramas of solar energy zones proposed
as priority locations for solar development.

Maps
Maps presented in the Solar PEIS and other maps related to the BLM's proposed
Solar Energy Program, interactive mapping tools, and supporting spatial data for
downloading and online viewing.

PEIS Documents
PEIS and related documents for downloading or online browsing.



OTHER RESOURCES

Other resources include a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and news
updates.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In response to direction from Congress under several federal orders and
mandates, including Section 211 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as
Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects, the Agencies
have evaluated how environmentally responsible utility-scale solar energy
projects can be facilitated through developing and implementing agency-specific
programs or guidance establishing environmental policies and mitigation
strategies for solar energy development. Utility-scale solar energy projects
generate electricity that is distributed to consumers through the electric power
transmission grid, generally with capacities greater than 20 megawatts (MW).

The BLM has received a large number of utility-scale solar energy project
proposals for BLM-administered lands, mainly in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Until the release of the Solar PEIS Record of Decision in October 2012 it
processed solar energy right-of-way applications under a set of Solar Energy
Polices. BLM's solar energy policies, published in Instruction Memoranda, are
available for downloading on the Documents page. Some of these policies have
been replaced by policies provided in the Solar Energy Program established
through the ROD.

The DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has supported the
evaluation of environmental benefits and concerns for solar facilities through
funding of specific studies.

News
Jan. 24, 2017
Informational Materials on BLM's Competitive Leasing Rule for Solar and Wind
Development
Dec. 22, 2016
Webinar on BLM's Competitive Leasing Rule for Solar and Wind Energy Development:
January 17, 2017
Nov. 10, 2016
Competitive Leasing Rule for Wind and Solar Leasing is Finalized
Sep. 30, 2014
BLM's Draft Competitive Leasing Rule for Wind and Solar Leasing Released for
Comment
Aug. 15, 2013
New Solar Energy Program Web Site
July 12, 2013
Withdrawal of SEZ Lands
Feb. 8, 2013
Arizona RDEP ROD
Oct. 15, 2012
Record of Decision for the Solar PEIS
Sept. 28, 2012
Solar Programmatic Agreement Complete
July 24, 2012
BLM and DOE Release Final Solar PEIS
Oct. 27, 2011
Supplement to the Draft Solar PEIS Available
Dec. 16, 2010
Solar Energy Draft PEIS Available




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