The purpose of the proposed project is to construct, operate, and maintain an efficient, economic, reliable, safe, and environmentally sound solar-powered generating facility that will meet the requirements for the long-term wholesale purchase of renewable electric energy. The proposed project is responsive to federal and state renewable energy policies. The BLM’s purpose of and need for the proposed NEPA project, as presented in the scoping meetings, is as follows: The BLM’s purpose and need for the proposed project is to respond to the proponent’s application under Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1761) for a ROW grant to construct, operate, and decommission a solar generation and storage facility, including associated infrastructure in accordance with FLPMA, BLM ROW regulations, and other applicable federal laws. In accordance with FLPMA (Section 103(c)), public lands are to be managed for multiple uses that take into account the long-term needs of future generations for renewable and non-renewable resources. The BLM will decide whether to approve, approve with modification, or deny issuance of a ROW grant to the proponent for the proposed project. The decision the BLM will make is whether or not to grant the ROW, and, if so, under what conditions.