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Co-locate

To place different energy facilities, such as solar panels and oil rigs, in the same physical area or on the same land.

Secretary of the Interior

The head of the U.S. government department responsible for managing and conserving most federal land and natural resources.

Existing Federal energy lease

A permit granted by the government allowing a company to use federal land for energy production (like oil, gas, or geothermal) that was issued before this new law.

Renewable energy projects

Facilities that generate electricity from natural resources that replenish themselves, like solar (sunlight) or wind power.

Categorical Exclusion

A type of action that, based on prior experience, is typically found not to have a significant impact on the environment and therefore does not require a full environmental impact study under federal law.

Mineral Leasing Act

A federal law that governs the leasing of federal lands for the extraction of certain minerals, including oil and gas.

Geothermal Steam Act of 1970

A federal law that authorizes the leasing of federal lands for the development of energy from heat inside the Earth.