Abstract: Lease of Federal Geothermal Energy--Rocky Road

Dan Stark

The path of an application to develop geothermal energy on federal lands is often long and arduous. And, in this process, the merit of the proposal sometimes appears lost when we look at the final outcome. This short discussion is designed to inform you of and clarify those procedures covering geothermal applications between the time of filing and issuance of a lease decision. Emphasis will be placed on nonadjudicative procedures and actions which affect the ultimate lease decision.