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  • 2024-29099 — Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties, Idaho
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99904
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has made available the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, which was approved by the Department of the Interior (DOI). This decision allows Magic Valley Energy to build and operate a wind-power facility with up to 231 turbines on public lands in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties. The project will take place on a designated area managed by the BLM and will follow specific conditions and mitigation measures as outlined in the ROD. This approval is the final decision by the DOI and cannot be appealed.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine you're building a toy wind farm to make electricity using wind, just like Magic Valley Energy is doing with lots of big turbines in Idaho. The Bureau of Land Management gave them the final big thumbs-up to do it after thinking about all the good and bad things that might happen, and now, no one can tell them "no," this green light can't be changed.

  • 2025-01966 — Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf From Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8363
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The President issued a memorandum temporarily halting new wind energy leasing on all offshore areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, effective January 21, 2025, until the order is revoked. This pause is intended to assess the environmental, economic, and legal impacts of wind projects, including their effects on marine life and energy costs. Federal agencies are also directed to review existing wind projects for any legal or environmental issues and evaluate the impact of defunct windmills. The scheduled Federal review includes consulting various government departments and may involve informing courts about ongoing litigation related to wind energy projects.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided to pause giving out new places for building wind farms in the ocean to check if they're safe for sea animals and how they affect costs, and they also want to see if any of the old wind farms might have problems.