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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.

Non-Competitive Process
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
Assignments
Due Diligence
Specific Areas
Variance Areas
Permitting in DRECP VPLs
Permitting in DRECP DFAs
Areas Outside 2012 Solar PEIS

Procedures for Specific Areas Outside Designated Leasing Areas (DLAs)

Permitting requirements that apply to solar energy right-of-way grants within these specific areas:

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