Qualifying Projects definition
Examples of Qualifying Projects in a sentence
Qualifying Projects will not include those transmission projects proposed to be sited in a NIETC pursuant to section 216(b) of the FPA.
For Qualifying Projects that would cross DOI-administered lands, including trust or restricted Indian land, and USDA-administered lands, the DOI and USDA will consult and jointly determine: 1) whether a sufficient land management interest exists to support their assumption of the Lead Agency role and 2) if so, which of the two agencies should assume that role.
Pre-Application Coordination: The Lead Agency will notify Participating Agencies of proposed Qualifying Projects in a timely manner and facilitate a pre- application meeting for prospective applicants and relevant federal and state agencies and Tribes to communicate key issues of concern; explain applicable processes; outline the data requirements and applicant submissions necessary to complete the required Federal Agency Reviews in a timely manner; and establish schedules.
Authorizing Officer: For those Qualifying Projects crossing BLM and USFS lands, the BLM and the USFS will select an Authorizing Officer (AO) in accordance with “Service First” authority.
Qualifying Projects: For purposes of this MOU, Qualifying Projects are high voltage transmission line projects (generally though not necessarily 230 kV or above), and their attendant facilities, or otherwise regionally or nationally significant transmission lines and their attendant facilities, in which all or part of a proposed transmission line crosses jurisdictions administered by more than one Participating Agency.