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Offer for Competitive Leasing for three Solar Energy Zones (SEZs) in Arizona
Project Type
DNA
NEPA Status
Completed - Completed
Lead Office
Yuma Field Office
Last Updated
What's New
December 6th, 2021
Welcome to BLM Arizona's ePlanning page covering the competitive leasing of three Solar Energy Zones (SEZ). A live auction has been scheduled for December 8, 2021 at the BLM Arizona State Office in Phoenix, AZ. Links to important documents and information are available under menus to the left. While the SEZs are each being offered in their entirety, interested bidders should be familiar with Regional Mitigation Strategy for the Arizona Solar Energy Zones, which outlines sensitive resource areas within each SEZ that may limit the full development potential of each SEZ. Additional questions pertaining to any SEZ and/or the competitive process can be emailed to Derek Eysenbach, Project Manager; [email protected].
BLM's Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) and Decision Record
Regional Mitigation Strategy for the Arizona Solar Energy Zones (Final Report)
Notice of Competitive Offer (NOCO), published in the Federal Register on November 4th, 2021.
Text of 43 CFR 2809, Competitive Process for Leasing Public Lands for Solar and Wind Energy Development Inside Designated Leasing Areas
FAQs: Important information regarding bidder qualifications and registration, auction time and location, bidding rules, and other important procedural matters. Parties interested in bidding at the live auction must pre-qualify and be registered. This FAQ will be updated weekly through the week of December 6th to reflect new questions and final auction logistics. (UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2021).
Standard Solar Energy Lease Template (ADDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021).
MAPS:
Agua Caliente Solar Energy Zone (Yuma County, AZ)
Brenda Solar Energy Zone (La Paz County, AZ)
Gillespie Solar Energy Zone (Maricopa County, AZ)
RELATED PROJECTS AND LINKS: This tab contains links to BLM's Solar Energy Program webpages covering each SEZ, including history, maps, resource inventory reports, and other information that you may find useful.
Additional questions pertaining to any SEZ and/or the competitive process can be directed to Derek Eysenbach, Project Manager (email preferred).
Project Location
City
State/Territory
Zip Code
County(ies)
Salome
Arizona
85348
La Paz County
Application Information
Case File Number
N/A
Program
Lands and Realty
Sub-Program
Rights-of-Way
Project Dates
Start Date
9/21/2021
Decision Date
9/24/2021
NEPA Completion Date
11/3/2021
Project Office Information
Lead Office
Yuma Field Office
Offices
Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO, Phoenix DO, Yuma FO, Lower Sonoran FO
