Bureau of Land Management
Solar Energy Permitting and Program Resources
The Approved Record of Decision for Resource Management Plan Amendments for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development was issued on December 20th, 2024 — details are available on the BLM's Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development PEIS/RMPA webpage. Relevant information on the 2024 Western Solar Plan and the BLM's Renewable Energy Rule issued in July 2024, is in the process of being updated on this website.
When an applicant has addressed all of the steps above and an authorized right-of-way grant has been issued, the BLM can issue a Notice to Proceed. No ground disturbing activities can occur until the BLM issues a Notice to Proceed (see 43 CFR 2807.10) or written approval to proceed with ground disturbing activities.