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The BLM's updated Renewable Energy Rule went into effect on July 1, 2024. The information presented on this webpage is in the process of being updated.
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Developer Submits Application
Application Filing Fee
Plan of Development
Initiate Cost Recovery
BLM Evaluates Application
Preliminary Meetings
Technical/Financial Capabilities
Tribal and Interagency Outreach
Competitive Bidding
Variance Concurrence
Reject or Prioritize Application
Conduct NEPA Evaluation
Terms and Conditions for Grants
Finalize Plan of Development
Finalize Cost Recovery
Performance and Reclamation Bond
Rent and Applicable Fees
BLM Issues ROW Grant
Issue Notice to Proceed
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Due Diligence
Specific Areas
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Permitting in DRECP VPLs
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Areas Outside 2012 Solar PEIS

BLM Issues ROW Grant

43 CFR 2805.11 43 CFR 2805.12 43 CFR 2805.14
Procedures for Issuing Solar Energy ROW Grants Applicant-initiated action BLM-initiated action Major milestone BLM Issues ROW Grant BLM Evaluates Application Terms and Conditions for Grants Developer Submits Application Due diligence Assignments Issue notice to proceed Rent and applicable fees Performance and reclamation bond Finalize cost recovery Finalize plan of development Conduct NEPA evaluation Reject or prioritize application Variance concurrence (if applicable) Competitive bidding (if applicable) Initiate early tribal and interagency outreach Determine applicant technical/financial capabilities Preliminary meetings Initiate cost recovery Plan of development Application filing fee
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Solar energy development grants for lands outside of designated leasing areas (DLAs) have terms of up to 30 years (plus the initial partial year of issuance) with adjustable terms and conditions.

The grantee may submit an application for renewal. An application for renewal of a right-of-way (ROW) grant or lease (43 CFR 2807.22) must be submitted at least 120 days prior to the expiration of the existing authorization. If renewed, the ROW authorization is subject to the regulations existing at the time of renewal and any other terms and conditions the authorized officer deems necessary to protect the public interest.

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