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National Marine Sanctuaries Act Issuance of a General Permit of Authorization of a Permitted Activity

Under section 304(d) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. §1 434(d)), any Federal agency taking any action that is likely to destroy, cause the loss of, or injure a sanctuary resource is required to consult with NOAA.  At the earliest practical time before final approval of the action, the Federal agency shall provide NOAA with a written statement describing the action and its potential effects. The term Federal action includes private activities authorized by licenses, leases, or permits.

National Marine Sanctuaries Act Special Use Permit as defined in Section 310

Under section 310 of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. § 1441), NOAA can issue a special use permit (SUP) and collect fees for a limited number of activities that either “establish conditions of access to and use of any sanctuary resource” or “promote public use and understanding of a sanctuary resource.” Any activities permitted under an SUP must also meet four legislative requirements, including a finding that the project will not destroy, cause the loss of, or injure sanctuary resources.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act permits

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the take, possession, transportation, or sale of migratory birds without a permit. This includes any migratory bird; any part, nests, or eggs; or any product. The migratory bird species protected are listed in 50 CFR 10.13. The FWS is authorized to issue permits for the take, possession, transportation, or sale of migratory birds when compatible with the four Conventions. This includes scientific, exhibition, breeding, depredation, and Native American purposes. The regulations authorizing permits for migratory birds are in 50 CFR Part 21.

Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Section 305 Essential Fish Habitat EFH Consultation

Under the Magnuson Stevens Act (MSA) all Federal agencies must consult on any action they authorize, fund, or undertake, or propose to authorize, fund, or undertake if they determine their actions may adversely affect essential fish habitat (EFH). EFH is defined as defined as those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding or growth to maturity (16 U.S.C. 1802 (10)). Permits are not issued under this authority. NOAA provides conservation recommendations to Federal action agencies to minimize the projects potential adverse effect on EFH.

Loan Program Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) direct loan program was established in Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to support the production of fuel‐efficient, advanced technology vehicles and qualifying components in the United States. The ATVM loan program provides direct loans to automotive or component manufacturers for reequipping, expanding, or establishing manufacturing facilities in the U.S. that produce fuel‐efficient advanced technology vehicles or qualifying components, or for engineering integration performed in the U.S.

Loan Guarantee Program Title XVII of EP Act 2005

The Title XVII innovative clean energy projects loan program (Title XVII) provides loan guarantees to accelerate the deployment of innovative clean energy technology. The U.S. Department of Energy is authorized to issue loan guarantees pursuant to Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Loan guarantees are made to qualified projects and applicants who apply for funding in response to open technology‐specific solicitations.

Lease of Power Privilege DOI BOR

A Reclamation lease of power privilege (LOPP) is a contractual right given to a non-federal entity to use a Reclamation project site for hydroelectric power generation consistent with Reclamation project purposes. A LOPP project must not impair the efficiency of Reclamation generated power or water deliveries, impact the structural integrity of the Reclamation project, jeopardize public safety, or negatively affect any other Reclamation project purpose.

Geothermal Sundry Notice

Sundry notice is a written request to perform work not covered by another type of permit, or to change operations in a previously approved permit.

Geothermal Project Utilization Plan Facility Construction Permit and Site License

A Utilization Plan (no form, 43 CFR 3272) describes how the geothermal resource will be used, including all of the proposed structures and facilities and their locations necessary for plant operations, as well as plans for final reclamation and decommissioning. These documents are submitted as part of the NEPA process. The Utilization Plan also includes the construction permit for construction and operation of the electric generation facilities, direct‐use steam plants, and related facility and well field operations, including well field production and injection.

Geothermal Exploration Bond

An exploration bond must cover any activities related to exploration, reclamation of the surface and other resources, rental payments, and compliance with requirements at 43 CFR 3200.4. Minimum bonding requirements for exploration operations are found at 43 CFR 3251.15.

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