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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 159 / Friday, August 20, 2021 / Notices
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Preliminary Proposed Action and Alternatives As described in the plan of development POD, MVE proposes to construct Lava Ridge which includes up to 400 wind turbines with a maximum height of up to 740 feet, up to seven new substations, a battery energy storage system, three operations and maintenance facilities and associated infrastructure. Associated infrastructure required by the project includes access roads, electric collector lines and transmission lines to interconnect the generated power to the electric grid.
The Draft EIS will analyze a reasonable range of alternatives to be fully developed after considering information provided during the scoping period. Preliminary alternatives may include changes to proposed facility layouts, activity schedules, and seasonal operation requirements designed to protect resources under BLM management while still retaining a reliable and economically feasible wind energy facility. The range of alternatives analyzed in the Draft EIS will include a no action alternative. Under the no action alternative, the BLM would deny the application, and MVEs wind energy facility described in the POD would not be built.
Summary of Expected Impacts The Draft EIS will identify and describe the effects of the Proposed Action on the human environment.
Based on a preliminary evaluation of resources, the BLM expects impacts either beneficial or adverse and of varying intensity to wildlife and their habitats, land uses, cultural resources, visual resources, and social and economic conditions.
Preliminary issues of concern to be analyzed in the EIS include, but are not limited to:
Short-term or long-term loss of wildlife habitat, including greater sagegrouse, and sensitive plant species due to ground disturbance;
Changes to visual character and scenic quality due to the development and operation of the proposed project;
Changes in access to and the quality and quantity of recreation and grazing resources for existing users;
Changes to social and economic conditions resulting from the development and operation of the proposed project; and Physical, visual, and audible disturbance to historic properties and cultural properties within and outside of the project area.

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Anticipated Permits and Authorizations In addition to the requested ROW
grant, other Federal, state, and local authorizations will be required for Lava Ridge. These include authorizations under the Bald and Golden Eagle Act, Clean Water Act, 14 CFR part 77, and other laws and regulations determined to be applicable to Lava Ridge.

requests the identification of potential impacts that should be analyzed.
Impacts should be a result of the action;
therefore, please identify the activity along with the potential impact.
Information that reviewers have that would assist in the development of alternatives or analysis of resources issues is also helpful.

Schedule for the Decision-Making Process The BLM expects to issue a decision by early 2023. It is anticipated that MVE
will secure all necessary authorizations following the BLM decision.

Lead and Cooperating Agencies The BLM Shoshone Field Office is the lead agency for this EIS. The following have agreed to participate in the environmental analysis of the Project as Cooperating Agencies: National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Idaho, Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties in Idaho.

Public Scoping Process This NOI initiates the scoping process, which guides development of the EIS. The scoping process encourages those who may be interested or affected by Lava Ridge to submit comments on resources and issues, impact-causing factors, reasonable alternatives and potential mitigation measures to be analyzed in the EIS. For information on how to submit comments, see the ADDRESSES section above. The BLM will hold public scoping meetings; the dates, locations, and times will be announced at least 15 days in advance through public notices, media releases and/or mailings.
The BLM will use the NEPA process to satisfy the public involvement requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act NHPA 54 U.S.C. 306108 pursuant to 36 CFR 800.2d3. Information about historic and cultural resources within the area potentially affected by Lava Ridge will be used to identify and evaluate impacts in the context of both NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA.
Federal agencies, Tribes, State and local governments, and other stakeholders interested in historic properties and cultural resources may request to participate in the Section 106 process as a Consulting Party. The BLM will continue consultation with Tribes on a government-to-government basis in accordance with Executive Order 13175
and other policies. Tribal concerns, including potential impacts to cultural resources and treaty rights will be given due consideration.
Request for Identification of Potential Alternatives, Information, and Analyses Relevant to the Proposed Action The BLM requests assistance with identifying potential alternatives to the Proposed Action. As alternatives should resolve a problem with the Proposed Action, please indicate the purpose of the suggested alternative. The BLM also
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Decision Maker Field Manager, Shoshone Field Office.
Nature of Decision To Be Made The BLM will decide whether to grant, grant with conditions, or deny the application for a ROW. Pursuant to 43
CFR 2805.10, if the BLM issues a grant, the BLM decision maker may include terms, conditions, and stipulations determined to be in the public interest.
Segregation of Lands On April 30, 2013, the BLM published a Final Rule, Segregation of Lands Renewable Energy 78 FR 25204, that amended the regulations found in 43
CFR 2090 and 2800. The provisions of the Final Rule allow the BLM to temporarily segregate public lands within a solar or wind application area from the operation of the public land laws, including the Mining Law of 1872, by publication of a Federal Register notice. The BLM uses this temporary segregation authority to preserve its ability to approve, approve with modifications, or deny proposed ROWs, and to facilitate the orderly administration of the public lands, subject to valid existing rights. Licenses, permits, cooperative agreements, or discretionary land use authorizations of a temporary nature which would not impact lands identified in this NOI may be allowed with the approval of an authorized officer of the BLM during the segregation period. The lands segregated under this NOI are legally described as follows:
Boise Meridian, Idaho T. 7 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 1, S12SW14 and S12SE14;
Sec. 2, SE14SE14;
Sec. 12, NE14.
T. 7 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 6, lot 7, SE14SW14, and S12SE14;
Sec. 7, lots 1 and 2, NE14, and E12NW14;
Sec. 8, N12 and N12SE14;

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