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Permitting Action Modification History

Planned
BLM has confirmed that additional T&E surveys are needed for Monarch presence/absence surveys with associated breeding/foraging habitat mapping (milkweed) and Yuma Ridgway Rail and CA Black Rail surveys. In addition, BLM has determined that the cultural survey needs to be re-performed because the NEPA analysis cannot reasonably rely on the cultural resources field survey work that was previously conducted for the project. The peer review of the cultural resources field survey, conducted by BLM’s third-party archaeologist consistent with the DRECP PA, found significant discrepancies in the field work (more than 50 percent of resources were identified in the peer review). The applicant is bringing on a new consultant to re-perform the cultural resources survey and to complete the associated cultural resource technical report. BLM has continually maintained open communications with the project sponsor to keep them informed of all scheduling concerns during regular scheduled meetings or other communication as needed. This extension will allow the time required by the Permitting Council to submit a request for an Executive Director Determination without incurring non-conformance.
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
Initial application submitted (Applicant Action) 04-28-2023 04-28-2023 --- Yes
Application deemed complete (Agency Action) 05-02-2025 05-30-2025 --- No
Final decision/agency action (Agency Action) 04-03-2026 04-03-2026 --- No
Planned
N/A
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
Initial application submitted (Applicant Action) 04-28-2023 04-28-2023 --- Yes
Application deemed complete (Agency Action) 05-02-2025 05-02-2025 --- No
Final decision/agency action (Agency Action) 04-03-2026 04-03-2026 --- No
Planned
N/A
Milestone Original Target Date Current Target Date Alternative Completion Date Milestone Complete?
Initial application submitted (Applicant Action) 04-28-2023 04-28-2023 --- No
Application deemed complete (Agency Action) 05-02-2025 05-02-2025 --- No
Final decision/agency action (Agency Action) 04-03-2026 04-03-2026 --- No