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Energy Projects on Federal Lands: Leasing and Authorization

Description: The report reviews laws and regulations affecting leasing of federal lands for exploration and production of oil and natural gas, which have evolved under a complex leasing system over the last century. The report also addresses existing laws and regulations that affect the use of federal lands for renewable energy projects, including geothermal, wind, and solar energy.
Date: September 8, 2009
Creator: Vann, Adam
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Federal Government’s Role in Electric Transmission Facility Siting

Description: This report looks at the history of transmission siting and the reason for an increased federal role in sitting decisions, explains the new federal role in transmission siting pursuant to EPAct, and discusses legal issues related to this and any potential future expansions of the federal role.
Date: September 8, 2011
Creator: Vann, Adam & DeBergh, James V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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