S.2921 - California Desert Protection Act of 2010

A bill to provide for the conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and development of renewable energy in the California Desert Conservation Area, to require the Secretary of the Interior to designate certain offices to serve as Renewable Energy Coordination Offices for coordination of Federal permits for renewable energy projects and transmission lines to integrate renewable energy development, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to provide for the conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and development of renewable energy in the California Desert Conservation Area, to require the Secretary of the Interior to designate certain offices to serve as Renewable Energy Coordination Offices for coordination of Federal permits for renewable energy projects and transmission lines to integrate renewable energy development, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: California Desert Protection Act of 2010 as introduced.

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Dianne Feinstein

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12/21/2009--Introduced.California Desert Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to, among other things: (1) establish or designate national monuments, wilderness areas, a special management area, and off-highway vehicle recreation areas; (2) release sp
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12/21/2009--Introduced.California Desert Protection Act of 2010 - Amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to, among other things:
(1) establish or designate national monuments, wilderness areas, a special management area, and off-highway vehicle recreation areas;
(2) release specified wilderness study areas;
(3) adjust national park and preserve boundaries; and
(4) specify land withdrawals, exchanges, and acquisitions. Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of rivers and creeks as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate Renewable Energy Coordination Offices (the Offices) in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming for the coordination of federal permits for renewable energy projects and transmission lines to integrate renewable energy development. Establishes a process and procedures (including deadlines) for consideration of right-of-way use authorizations applications for the construction of wind and solar electricity generation facilities. Requires programmatic environmental impact statements analyzing the impacts of the development of solar, biomass, wind, geothermal energy, and associated electric transmission capacity on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, National Forest System lands, and on military installations in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Requires a study analyzing the impacts of a program to develop large-scale renewable electricity generation projects on military installations in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in California and Nevada. Establishes the California Desert Mitigation Bank Pilot Program under which eligible lands in the California Desert Conservation Area shall be made available as habitat mitigation zones to serve as mitigation for the development of renewable energy projects on non-federal land. Requires a report on the Offices and renewable energy permitting policies and processes in the western states. Authorizes grants for the development, construction, and acquisition of advanced electric transmission properties.

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05/18/10
CA Desert Protection Act Hearing

... is holding a hearing tomorrow at 9:30 am EDT to receive testimony on S. 2921, the California Desert Protection Act. S. 2921, introduced by Senator ...

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01/02/11
Mojave Desert Blog: Senator Feinstein Vows to Continue Desert ...

Even though Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) proposed California Desert Protection Act 2010 (CDPA 2010 or S.2921) did not pass this year, her office plans to continue efforts to push the legislation through this year. ...

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12/05/10
Mojave Desert Blog: Glimmer of Hope for the Desert Bill

Senator Feinstein's proposed California Desert Protection Act of 2010 (CDPA 2010, S. 2921) could be a part of the omnibus bill. If CDPA 2010 is not included, or if the omnibus bill never materializes, the proposed National Monuments in ...

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12/01/10
Omnibus Lands Bill Unlikely, But IMBA Stands Ready | Discount ...

S. 2921 the California Desert Protection Act Sponsor: Sen. Dianne Fienstein (D-CA). IMBA supports this bill that would create 250000 acres of Wilderness, several National Monuments and a Companion Designation of a Special Management ...

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