Permit/Review
Responsible Agency/Bureau
Project Type
Wind: Other than Federal Offshore; Wind: Federal Offshore; Solar Geothermal
Activity/Trigger
Contract approved by the Secretary that authorizes possession of Indian land for a specific purpose and term.
Description
Lease development activity to allow the possession of Indian land for wind or solar development or business purposes in exchange for pre‐defined royalties.
Statute/Regulations
25 CFR 162 ‐ Leases and Permits. 25 CFR § 162.565 ‐ 162.599 for Wind Energy Evaluation Leases (WEEL) and Wind Solar Resource (WSR) Leases. 25 USC 380, 393, 394, 397, 402, 403 and 415.
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