BLM sets aside land for proposed solar project in Beaver County
CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily setting aside roughly 5,159 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 600-megawatt Star Range Solar Project near Milford in Beaver County. This means that the lands will be withdrawn from the public land laws for two years, including location under the Mining Law, but not the Mineral Leasing Act or the Materials Act, subject to valid existing rights. During that time, the BLM will review potential environmental impacts of the proposed project.
As of October 2024, the Biden-Harris administration approved 42 renewable energy projects on public lands (10 solar, 14 geothermal, and 18 gen-ties) and exceeded the goal to permit 25 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2025. In total, the BLM has permitted clean energy projects on public lands with a total capacity of nearly 32 gigawatts of power – enough to power more than 14.5 million homes. This is the latest action as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to improve the federal permitting process and accelerate project reviews.
The withdrawal notice will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register.
For more information, please contact the Renewable Energy Project Manager for the Color Country and West Desert District Offices at 435-865-3000.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.