,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bfff ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,october #bb1 #bjai,ms4 ,mc,sally 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mr4 ,gardner1 ,mr4 ,udall1 ,mr4 ,daines1 ,mr4 ,tester1 ,mr4 ,risch1 and ,mr4 ,bennet7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to promote the development of renewable energy on public land1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,public ,land ,renewable ,energy ,development ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,covered land ,the term covered land means land that is-- 7,a7 public land2 and 7,b7 not excluded from the development of geothermal1 solar1 or wind energy under-- 7i7 a land use plan established under the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7ii7 other ,federal law4 7#b7 ,exclusion area ,the term exclusion area means covered land that is identified by the ,bureau of ,land ,management as not suitable for development of renewable energy projects4 7#c7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means-- 7,a7 ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7,b7 public land4 7#d7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,renewable ,energy ,resource ,conservation ,fund established by section #i7;c77#a74 7#e7 ,national ,forest ,system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given the term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7#f7 ,priority area ,the term priority area means covered land identified by the land use planning process of the ,bureau of ,land ,management as being a preferred location for a renewable energy project1 including a designated leasing area 7as defined in section #bhja4e7;b7 of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 that is identified under the rule of the ,bureau of ,land ,management entitled ,competitive ,processes1 ,terms1 and ,conditions for ,leasing ,public ,lands for ,solar and ,wind ,energy ,development and ,technical ,changes and ,corrections 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ibabb 7,december #ai1 #bjaf77 7or a successor regulation74 7#g7 ,public land ,the term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb74 7#h7 ,renewable energy project ,the term renewable energy project means a project carried out on covered land that uses wind1 solar1 or geothermal energy to generate energy4 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#aj7 ,variance area ,the term variance area means covered land that-- 7,a7 is not an exclusion area2 and 7,b7 is not a priority area4 #c4 ,land use planning2 supplements to programmatic environmental impact statements 7a7 ,priority areas 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall establish priority areas on covered land for geothermal1 solar1 and wind energy projects4 7#b7 ,deadline 7,a7 ,geothermal energy ,for geothermal energy1 the ,secretary shall establish priority areas as soon as practicable1 but not later than #e years1 after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,solar energy ,for solar energy1 the ,secretary shall establish additional priority areas as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years1 after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,wind energy ,for wind energy1 the ,secretary shall establish priority areas as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c years1 after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,variance areas ,to the maximum extent practicable1 variance areas shall be considered for renewable energy project development1 consistent with the principles of multiple use 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb774 7c7 ,review and modification ,not less frequently than once every #e years1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review the adequacy of land allocations for geothermal1 solar1 and wind energy priority and variance areas for the purpose of encouraging new renewable energy development opportunities2 and 7#b7 based on the review carried out under paragraph 7#a71 add1 modify1 or eliminate priority1 variance1 and exclusion areas4 7d7 ,compliance with the national environmental policy act ,for purposes of this section1 compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 shall be accomplished-- 7#a7 for geothermal energy1 by supplementing the ,october #bjjh final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing in the ,western ,united ,states1 including by incorporating any additional regional analyses that were completed by ,federal agencies after the date on which the programmatic environmental impact statement was finalized2 7#b7 for solar energy1 by supplementing the ,july #bjab final programmatic environmental impact statement for the ,solar ,energy ,program of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 including by incorporating any additional regional analyses that were completed by ,federal agencies after the date on which the programmatic environmental impact statement was finalized2 and 7#c7 for wind energy1 by supplementing the ,july #bjje final programmatic environmental impact statement for wind energy development1 including by incorporating any additional regional analyses that were completed by ,federal agencies after the date on which the programmatic environmental impact statement was finalized4 7e7 ,no effect on processing applications ,a requirement to prepare a supplement to a programmatic environmental impact statement under this section shall not result in any delay in processing an application for a renewable energy project4 7f7 ,coordination ,in developing a supplement required by this section1 the ,secretary shall coordinate1 on an ongoing basis1 with appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 transmission infrastructure owners and operators1 developers1 and other appropriate entities to ensure that priority areas identified by the ,secretary are-- 7#a7 economically viable 7including having access to existing or planned transmission capacity72 7#b7 likely to avoid or minimize conflict with habitat for animals and plants1 recreation1 cultural resources1 and other uses of covered land2 and 7#c7 consistent with section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab71 including subsection 7c77#i7 of that section 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7;c77#i774 #d4 ,environmental review on covered land 7a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a proposed renewable energy project has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement conducted under section #c7;d71 the ,secretary shall not require any additional review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7b7 ,additional environmental review ,if the ,secretary determines that additional environmental review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 is necessary for a proposed renewable energy project1 the ,secretary shall rely on the analysis in the programmatic environmental impact statement conducted under section #c7;d7 to the maximum extent practicable when analyzing the potential impacts of the project4 7c7 ,relationship to ,other ,law ,nothing in this section modifies or supersedes any requirement under applicable law4 #e4 ,program to improve renewable energy project permit coordination 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and implement1 through the offices established under paragraph 7#b71 a program to improve ,federal permit coordination with respect to renewable energy projects on covered land4 7#b7 ,establishment of offices ,to establish and implement the program described in paragraph 7#a71 and to carry out other necessary activities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall establish-- 7,a7 an office to serve as the ,national ,renewable ,energy ,coordination ,office2 and 7,b7 ,state1 district1 or field ,renewable ,energy ,coordination ,offices1 for such time as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,memorandum of understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding for purposes of this section1 including to specifically expedite the environmental analysis of applications for projects proposed in a variance area or a priority area1 with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,state participation ,the ,secretary may request the ,governor of any interested ,state to be a signatory to the memorandum of understanding under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,designation of ,qualified ,staff 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the memorandum of understanding under subsection 7b7 is executed1 all ,federal signatories1 as appropriate1 shall identify for the ,national ,renewable ,energy ,coordination ,office established under subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 and each ,renewable ,energy ,coordination ,office established under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 #a or more employees who have expertise in the regulatory issues relating to the office in which the employee is employed1 including1 as applicable1 particular expertise in-- 7,a7 consultation regarding1 and preparation of1 biological opinions under section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf72 7,b7 permits under section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd72 7,c7 regulatory matters under the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq472 7,d7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7,e7 the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq472 7,f7 the preparation of analyses under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,g7 implementation of the requirements of section #cjfajh of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7formerly known as section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act72 7,h7 planning under section #ad of the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a72 and 7,i7 the ,act of ,june #h1 #aidj 7#ed ,stat4 #bej1 chapter #bgh2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh et seq47 7commonly known as the ,bald ,eagle ,protection ,act74 7#b7 ,duties ,each employee assigned under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be responsible for addressing all issues relating to the jurisdiction of the home office or agency of the employee2 and 7,b7 participate as part of the team of personnel working on proposed energy projects1 planning1 monitoring1 inspection1 enforcement1 and environmental analyses4 7d7 ,clarification of existing authority ,section #cjg of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,donations ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 may accept donations from renewable energy companies working on public lands1 including donations to help cover the costs of environmental reviews4 4 7e7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and each ,february #a thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the progress made under the program established under subsection 7a77#a7 during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 projections for renewable energy production and capacity installations2 and 7,b7 a description of any problems relating to leasing1 permitting1 siting1 or production4 #f4 ,increasing economic certainty 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consider the total amount paid in acreage rental rates1 capacity fees1 and other recurring annual fees in evaluating existing rates paid by renewable energy projects for the use of ,federal land4 7b7 ,increases in base rental rates ,after a base rental rate is established on an issuance of a right-of-way authorization1 for the entire term of the right-of-way authorization1 any increase in the base rental rate shall be limited to the ,implicit ,price ,deflator-,gross ,domestic ,product ,index published by the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis of the ,department of ,commerce on the date of issuance of the right-of-way authorization4 7c7 ,reductions in base rental rates ,the ,secretary may reduce acreage rental rates and capacity fees for existing and new wind and solar authorizations if the ,secretary determines-- 7#a7 that the existing rates-- 7,a7 exceed fair market value2 7,b7 impose economic hardships2 7,c7 limit commercial interest in a competitive lease sale or right-of-way grant2 or 7,d7 are not competitively priced compared to other available land2 or 7#b7 that a reduced rental rate or capacity fee is necessary to promote the greatest use of wind and solar energy resources1 especially inside priority areas4 #g4 ,limited grandfathering 7a7 ,definition of project ,in this section1 the term project means a system described in section #bhja4i7;a77#d7 of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7b7 ,requirement ,to pay rents and fees ,the owner of a project that applied for a right-of-way under section #eja of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agfa7 on or before ,december #ai1 #bjaf1 shall be obligated to pay with respect to the right-of-way all rents and fees in effect before the effective date of the rule of the ,bureau of ,land ,management entitled ,competitive ,processes1 ,terms1 and ,conditions for ,leasing ,public ,lands for ,solar and ,wind ,energy ,development and ,technical ,changes and ,corrections 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ibabb 7,december #ai1 #bjaf774 #h4 ,renewable energy goal ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 through management of public land and administration of ,federal laws1 shall seek to issue permits that1 in total1 authorize production of not less than #be gigawatts of electricity from wind1 solar1 and geothermal energy projects by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #i4 ,disposition of revenues 7a7 ,disposition of revenues ,without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation1 of the amounts collected as bonus bids1 rentals1 fees1 or other payments under a right-of-way1 permit1 lease1 or other authorization 7other than under section #ejd7;g7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agfd7;g777 for the development of wind or solar energy on covered land or ,national ,forest ,system land-- 7#a7 for the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjci-- 7,a7 #be percent shall be paid by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to the ,state within the boundaries of which the revenue is derived2 7,b7 #be percent shall be paid by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to the #a or more counties within the boundaries of which the revenue is derived1 to be allocated among the counties based on the percentage of land from which the revenue is derived2 7,c7 #ae percent shall be deposited in the ,treasury and be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the program established under section #e7;a71 including the transfer of the funds by the ,bureau of ,land ,management to other ,federal agencies and ,state agencies to facilitate the processing of renewable energy permits on ,federal land1 with priority given to using the amounts1 to the maximum extent practicable without detrimental impacts to emerging markets1 to expediting the issuance of permits required for the development of renewable energy projects in the ,states from which the revenues are derived2 and 7,d7 #ce percent shall be deposited in the ,fund2 and 7#b7 beginning on ,january #a1 #bjdj-- 7,a7 #be percent shall be paid by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to the ,state within the boundaries of which the revenue is derived2 7,b7 #be percent shall be paid by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to the #a or more counties within the boundaries of which the revenue is derived1 to be allocated among the counties based on the percentage of land from which the revenue is derived2 7,c7 #aj percent shall be deposited in the ,treasury and be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the program established under section #e7;a71 including the transfer of the funds by the ,bureau of ,land ,management to other ,federal agencies and ,state agencies to facilitate the processing of renewable energy permits on ,federal land1 with priority given to using the amounts1 to the maximum extent practicable without detrimental impacts to emerging markets1 to expediting the issuance of permits required for the development of renewable energy projects in the ,states from which the revenues are derived2 and 7,d7 #dj percent shall be deposited in the ,fund4 7b7 ,payments to states and counties 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts paid to ,states and counties under subsection 7a7 shall be used consistent with section #ce of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia74 7#b7 ,payments in lieu of taxes ,a payment to a county under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in addition to a payment in lieu of taxes received by the county under chapter #fi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,renewable energy resource conservation fund 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,treasury a fund1 to be known as the ,renewable ,energy ,resource ,conservation ,fund1 which shall be administered by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary may make amounts in the ,fund available to ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies to be distributed in regions in which renewable energy projects are located on ,federal land1 for the purposes of-- 7,a7 restoring and protecting-- 7i7 fish and wildlife habitat for affected species2 7ii7 fish and wildlife corridors for affected species2 and 7iii7 water resources in areas affected by wind1 geothermal1 or solar energy development2 and 7,b7 preserving and improving recreational access to ,federal land and water in an affected region through an easement1 right-of-way1 or other instrument from willing landowners for the purpose of enhancing public access to existing ,federal land and water that is inaccessible or restricted4 7#c7 ,partnerships ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies1 nonprofit organizations1 and other appropriate entities to carry out the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,investment of fund 7,a7 ,in general ,any amounts deposited in the ,fund shall earn interest in an amount determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury on the basis of the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the ,united ,states of comparable maturities4 7,b7 ,use ,any interest earned under subparagraph 7,a7 may be expended in accordance with this subsection4 7#e7 ,report to ,congress ,at the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report identifying-- 7,a7 the amounts described in subsection 7a7 that were collected during that fiscal year1 organized by source2 7,b7 the amount and purpose of payments made to each ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agency under paragraph 7#b7 during that fiscal year2 and 7,c7 the amount remaining in the ,fund at the end of the fiscal year4 7#f7 ,intent of congress ,it is the intent of ,congress that the revenues deposited and used in the ,fund shall supplement 7and not supplant7 annual appropriations for activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b74 #aj4 ,promoting and enhancing development of geothermal energy 7a7 ,in general ,section #bcd7;a7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehgc7;a77 is amended by striking in the first #e fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting through fiscal year #bjbb4 7b7 ,authorization ,section #bcd7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehgc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,amounts and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,authorization ,effective for fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter1 amounts deposited under subsection 7a7 shall be available to the ,secretary of the ,interior for expenditure1 without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation1 to implement the ,geothermal ,steam ,act of #aigj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 and this ,act4 4 #aa4 ,facilitation of coproduction of geothermal energy on oil and gas leases ,section #d of the ,geothermal ,steam ,act of #aigj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b7 and moving the paragraph so as to appear after paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7c7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a772 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as amended by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b771 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,land subject to oil and gas lease 7,a7 ,definition of land ,in this paragraph1 the term land means land that-- 7i7 is under an oil and gas lease issued pursuant to the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 or the ,mineral ,leasing ,act for ,acquired ,lands 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #cea et seq472 7ii7 is subject to an approved application for permit to drill2 and 7iii7 from which oil and gas production is occurring4 7,b7 ,geothermal energy ,land may be available for noncompetitive leasing under this section to the holder of an oil and gas lease described in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 if the ,secretary determines that geothermal energy will be produced from a well that is producing or is capable of producing oil and gas2 and 7ii7 to provide for the coproduction of geothermal energy with oil and gas4 4 #ab4 ,noncompetitive leasing of adjoining areas for development of geothermal resources ,section #d7;c7 of the ,geothermal ,steam ,act of #aigj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7;c77 7as amended by section #aa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,adjoining land 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,fair market value per acre ,the term fair market value per acre means a dollar amount per acre that-- 7,i7 subject to subclause 7,,ii71 is equal to the market value per acre1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7aa7 under regulations promulgated under this paragraph2 7bb7 taking into account the data described in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 regarding a valid discovery under subclause 7,i7 of that subparagraph2 and 7cc7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application for a lease under this paragraph2 and 7,,ii7 shall be not less than the greater of-- 7aa7 #d times the median amount paid per acre for all land leased under this ,act during the preceding year2 or 7bb7 #ej4 7ii7 ,industry standards ,the term industry standards means the standards by which a qualified geothermal professional assesses whether downhole or flowing temperature measurements with indications of permeability are sufficient to produce energy from geothermal resources1 as determined through flow or injection testing or measurement of lost circulation while drilling4 7iii7 ,qualified federal land ,the term qualified ,federal land means land that is available for leasing under this ,act4 7iv7 ,qualified geothermal professional ,the term qualified geothermal professional means an individual who is an engineer or geoscientist in good professional standing with at least #e years of experience in geothermal exploration1 development1 or project assessment4 7v7 ,qualified lessee ,the term qualified lessee means a person that is eligible to hold a geothermal lease under this ,act 7including applicable regulations74 7vi7 ,valid discovery ,the term valid discovery means a discovery1 by a new or existing slim hole or production well1 of a geothermal resource that exhibits downhole or flowing temperature measurements with indications of permeability that are sufficient to meet industry standards4 7,b7 ,authority ,an area of qualified ,federal land that adjoins other land for which a qualified lessee holds a legal right to develop geothermal resources may be available for a noncompetitive lease under this section to the qualified lessee at the fair market value per acre1 if-- 7i7 the area of qualified ,federal land-- 7,i7 consists of not less than #a acre and not more than #fdj acres2 and 7,,ii7 is not already leased under this ,act or nominated to be leased under subsection 7a72 7ii7 the qualified lessee has not previously received a noncompetitive lease under this paragraph in connection with the valid discovery for which data has been submitted under clause 7iii77,i72 and 7iii7 sufficient geological and other technical data prepared by a qualified geothermal professional has been submitted by the qualified lessee to the applicable ,federal land management agency that would lead individuals who are experienced in the subject matter to believe that-- 7,i7 there is a valid discovery of geothermal resources on the land for which the qualified lessee holds the legal right to develop geothermal resources2 and 7,,ii7 those geothermal resources extend into the adjoining areas4 7,c7 ,regulations for determining fair market value ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations establishing a procedure to determine fair market value per acre under subparagraph 7,a77i77,i7 for purposes of this paragraph4 7,d7 ,administration 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 publish a notice of any request to lease land under this paragraph2 7,,ii7 provide to a qualified lessee and publish1 with an opportunity for public comment for a period of #cj days1 any proposed determination under this paragraph of the fair market value per acre of an area that the qualified lessee seeks to lease under this paragraph2 and 7,,iii7 provide to the qualified lessee and any adversely affected party the opportunity to appeal the final determination of the fair market value per acre of the area in an administrative proceeding before the applicable ,federal land management agency1 in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations74 7ii7 ,limitation on nomination ,after publication of a notice of request to lease land under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may not accept any nomination to lease that land under subsection 7a7 unless the request has been denied or withdrawn4 7iii7 ,annual rental ,for purposes of section #e7;a77#c71 a lease awarded under this paragraph shall be considered a lease awarded in a competitive lease sale4 7,e7 ,regulations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of the ,public ,land ,renewable ,energy ,development ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this paragraph4 4 #ac4 ,savings clause ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall continue to manage public land under the principles of multiple use and sustained yield in accordance with title ,i of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 including due consideration of mineral and nonrenewable energy-related projects and other nonrenewable energy uses1 for the purposes of land use planning1 permit processing1 and conducting environmental reviews4