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  • 2025-00753 — BLM Director's Response to the Appeals by the Governors of California and Utah of the BLM State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development Resource Management Plan Amendments, Also Known as the Updated Western Solar Plan
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3912
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it rejected the appeals from the Governors of California and Utah concerning proposed changes to the land use plans for large solar energy projects. The BLM determined that the recommendations from the governors did not demonstrate conflicts with existing state or local plans nor did they offer a reasonable balance between national interests and state interests. The BLM emphasized that the national interest in managing public lands for renewable energy development was a priority, and no significant changes to the solar development plans were warranted based on the appeals.

    Simple Explanation

    The BLM said no to changes suggested by the Governors of California and Utah about big solar projects because they believe those changes didn't fit with the rules and plans already in place, and making solar power is really important for everyone.

  • 2024-30953 — Notice of Availability of the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendments and Record of Decision for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105623
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) for amendments to Resource Management Plans (RMPs) to support large-scale solar energy projects across public lands in 11 states. These amendments aim to update the management framework for solar energy development, ensuring better protection of significant resources while excluding about 131 million acres from solar development. Approximately 31 million acres remain potentially available for solar projects, with specific considerations such as proximity to transmission lines and previously disturbed land being factors for project approval. The decision seeks to advance solar energy while balancing other land uses and addressing consistent State and Federal planning methods.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management has decided which parts of public land can be used for big solar energy projects; they've chosen certain spots where it’s okay and kept a lot more off-limits to protect important things in nature. They want to make sure they use land wisely for the sun's energy while keeping other uses and rules in check.