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Geothermal Lease

Sector/Project Type
Geothermal
Agency / Department
Bureau of Land Management
Milestone Group
Geothermal Lease
Responsible Agency
DOI
Sector
Renewable Energy
Activity/Trigger
Lease confers right to explore for, drill, produce and utilize geothermal resources on federal lands with limitations. Subsequent permits required prior to any surface disturbing activities. Lands must be made available for this use in BLM Land Use Plan.
Description
Geothermal Lease Form (Form 3200-24a). Nomination of Lands for Competitive Geothermal Leasing  (Form 3203-1). Conduct auction.  Non-competitive leases available for two years if not purchased at auction (Form 3200-24a).
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Statute or Regulations
Geothermal Steam Act (30 USC 1001 et seq.); Federal Land Policy Management Act (43 USC 1701 et seq.); Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58)
NEPA
0
Permit Inventory Agency
BLM
Editorial Category
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