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U.S.: BLM Instruction Memorandum for geothermal leasing

Alexander Richter 12 Dec 2008

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management office issued an Instruction Memorandum for geothermal leasing in late November 2008.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management office issued an Instruction Memorandum for geothermal leasing in late November 2008.

While now a little bit “older”, we thought it still be interesting to be posted.
BLM Instruction Memorandum for Geothermal Leasing

If the link above doesn´t work for your, you can also get there by visiting the website of BLM at www.blm.gov and then click through the following serious of links:

  • Information (Left)
  • Laws, Regulations, and Policies (Left)
  • Instruction Memoranda (Center Bottom) 2009
  • IM 2009-022, Geothermal Leasing under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct)

The website contains links to 4 “attachments”, which can be downloaded by right-click and choose “save-as”, or simply opening them directly. Attachment 1 describes the process for competitive lease sales under the revised geothermal regulations, including the nomination process. Attachment 2 is the nomination form to be used for competitive leasing, Form 3203-1 (2008). Attachment 3 describes the noncompetitive leasing process. Attachment 4 is the EPAct Offer to Lease, Form 3200-42a (2007), which is also used for noncompetitive lease applications.

Source: GEA, BLM