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BLM to no longer requires permits for “casual use” geothermal exploration activities
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Bureau of Land Management will no longer require permits for geothermal exploration activities classified as 'casual use' that cause no significant disturbance to federal lands. This policy aims to reduce administrative barriers, expedite exploration, and standardise assessments through a memorandum effective immediately and lasting until September 2029.
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Permits are no longer a barrier for many geothermal explorers on federal land. You in geothermal need to move quickly to tap this faster route to testing and proving resources before this window closes in 2029.
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