How would the PEIS support development of geothermal energy resources on Federal lands?
The ROD on the Final PEIS would amend BLM land use plans to allow for available lands to be nominated for geothermal leasing and, where appropriate, offered for sale with lease stipulations to protect other resources should the land be developed. The Forest Service would use the Final PEIS to facilitate future leasing decisions when leases nominated are on NFS lands. In addition, the Final PEIS includes site-specific environmental analysis of seven geographical areas with 19 pending lease applications. In each case where the alternative of issuing leases is chosen, leaseholders can proceed to apply for the necessary permits to explore and develop geothermal resources on lands leased.
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