17 Jan 2025
⚡NEPA Revisions to Expedite Geothermal Exploration Approvals
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (516 DM 11)
Summary
This notice announces the Department of the Interior's (Department) proposal to revise the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at chapter 11 of part 516 of the Departmental Manual (DM) to add a new categorical exclusion (CX) for geothermal resource exploration operations.
Agencies
- Interior Department
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Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposal to revise NEPA implementing procedures for geothermal operations has direct business implications for companies in the renewable energy sector by simplifying the environmental review process, allowing faster project approvals, and potentially reducing costs associated with compliance. This is particularly relevant for businesses looking to invest in geothermal energy projects.