Project Name: Mazama Energy - Project Ceres Geothermal Operations Plan

The Bureau of Land Management has issued the final categorical exclusion and decision record for Project Ceres. The publication of the categorical exclusion and the decision record are an interim step in the approval process, subsequent Sundry Notices and Geothermal Drilling Permits will be issued.

The decision record is appealable for a 30-day period, beginning on July 24, 2025 and ending on August 24, 2026. Per 43 CFR 3200.5(b), BLM decisions under this part are immediately effective and remain in effect while appeals are pending unless a stay is granted in accordance with 43 CFR part 4.21(b). See form 1842-1 for appeal procedures located under the documents tab to the left.