The environmental assessment examines the impacts of the proposed solar energy project by 174 Power Global, a Hanwha Energy Corporation subsidiary, set to span approximately 4,288 acres in Beaver County, Utah.
The project could potentially generate an estimated 600 megawatts of renewable electricity, powering over 180,000 homes.
A solar variance process was completed for the Star Range Solar Development Project in September 2023 and received BLM Director concurrence to continue processing the application.
The scoping comment period is the first opportunity for the public to provide input on the Star Range Solar Development Project. Public input gathered during this scoping period will guide the BLM in assessing the environmental implications and potential impacts of the proposed Star Range Solar Development Project. It's an opportunity for the public, stakeholders, and other interested parties to contribute to the early stages of the project's environmental review. When submitting comments for the Star Range Solar Development Project, the public is encouraged to consider and address the following questions:
· What are the potential environmental and community impacts of the Star Range Solar Development Project?
· How might the project align with, or affect, current land use and local community interests?
· Are there specific considerations or mitigation measures that should be included to minimize environmental impacts?
These questions aim to guide the public in providing comprehensive and thoughtful input that will shape the direction and content of the environmental analysis. In the coming months, the BLM will seek additional public input on the analysis through a public comment period.
The scoping period will remain open until April 3, 2024, and all comments should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. local time on this date. When providing feedback, please refer to “Star Range Solar Development Project.”