Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Update
Explore the latest updates on the Western Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, including public comments, major comment categories, primary issues, targeted schedule, and more. Stay informed about the progress and decisions related to utility-scale solar development.
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Western Solar PlanUtility-Scale Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council Update May 17, 2024 For Official Use Only - Predecisional Draft- Not forExternal Distribution
Summary of Public Comments Received Total Received Despite a large volume of public comments, only a small percentage (~3.5%) contain unique content ePlanning 33,883 Email 15,656 41,333 submissions were campaigns/form letters; <2% unique comments Handwritten 7 TOTAL 49,546
Summary of Public Comment Categories Major Comment Category [based on volume] All substantive comments will be addressed regardless of whether part of a major comment category Resource-Based Exclusion Criteria Design Features and Mitigation Alternatives - Preferred Alternative Wildlife General Resource Impacts General Opposition Alternatives Considered but Not Analyzed in Detail Alternatives - Previously Disturbed Lands Criterion NEPA Process Issues to be addressed in project-specific NEPA reviews General Support Purpose and Need Special Status Species Alternatives - Action
Primary Issues Range of Alternatives Resources-Based Exclusions Design Features Transmission Proximity Disturbed Lands Criteria Slope % Criteria Wildlife [primarily big game migration corridors and winter range] Special Status Species
Targeted Schedule Task Target Dates Response to Public Comments May July Develop Final PEIS May - August Publish Final PEIS End of August Protest Period September Develop Record of Decision September - December Sign Record of Decision December
