These resources are recognized as significant issues associated with utility - scale solar energy development. (solareis.anl.gov)
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have developed the Solar PEIS to facilitate utility - scale solar energy development in compliance with federal orders and mandates, and to maintain compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, which specifies when EISs must be prepared. (solareis.anl.gov)
Under the action alternatives, the BLM would implement new policies and design features (i.e., mitigation requirements) for utility - scale solar energy development on BLM - administered lands and identify lands available for right - of - way application. (solareis.anl.gov)