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OSLI also makes certified notification to existing surface lessees who did not consent and provides notification to Wyoming Game and Fish for wildlife-related comments.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},282311,1790432888,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,89,94,99,104,109,113,118,123],{"id":85,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":86,"show_sort_weight":87,"slug":88},11,"Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":90,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":91,"show_sort_weight":92,"slug":93},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":95,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":96,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":98},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":100,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":101,"show_sort_weight":102,"slug":103},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":105,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":106,"show_sort_weight":107,"slug":108},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":110,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":111,"slug":112},17,40,"forms",{"id":114,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":115,"show_sort_weight":116,"slug":117},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":119,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":120,"show_sort_weight":121,"slug":122},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":124,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":125,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":126},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":128},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":129,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":130,"doc_module":22,"category_id":110,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":131,"file_id":132,"file_url":133,"file_type":134,"file_size":135,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":26,"language":136,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":137,"faqs":138,"seo_title":139,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":140,"read_time":22,"preview_page_count":4},962085571259,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_29158cc5080c5b710cf443261637dec0","WIND LEASE APPLICATION  \nPROCESS CHECKLIST  \nApplication Process for Wind Energy Lease  \n1. Please review all requirements as outline in the Board of Land Commissioners’ Rules and Regulations, Chapter 6 (Board Rules).  \n2. Applicant submits complete special-use lease application and application fee. Application forms are available on the Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) website and shall include at a minimum the following information/documentation:  \na. Experience and financial ability of the applicant/developer  \nb. Description of proposed wind project  \nc. Location and description of planned transmission  \nd. Marketing plan  \ne. Evidence of access and site control  \nf. Documentation that applicant is licensed to do business in Wyoming (Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office)  \n3. If state parcels are added or dropped after submitting application, Applicant submits formal notice on company letterhead informing OSLI of the modifications to original application.  \n4. OSLI confirms lands involved are owned by the State of Wyoming. (Note:  \nAcquired Institutional Lands have additional steps prior to Board consideration. )  \n5. OSLI determines that no other S. U. L., wind or other leases/uses would conflict.  \n6. OSLI determines if there are other inquiries or applications that would conflict.  \n7. OSLI determines if a Request for Proposal is warranted. If so, proceeds accordingly.  \n8. OSLI determines mineral ownership.  \n9. Applicant compiles list of grazing and other surface/subsurface lessees/addresses and obtains consent, provide copies to OSLI. See OSLI Website and links below: Mineral leases and type. [http://statelands.wyo.gov/subsurfaceplat/](http://statelands.wyo.gov/subsurfaceplat/)  \n[http://statelands.wyo.gov/subsurfaceassignments/default.aspx](http://statelands.wyo.gov/subsurfaceassignments/default.aspx)  \n[http://statelands.wyo.gov/subsurfaceassignments/default.aspx](http://statelands.wyo.gov/subsurfaceassignments/default.aspx)  \n[Grazing leases:](Grazing leases:)  \n[http://gis.statelands.wyo.gov/GIS/OSLIGIS/GrazingTabular](http://gis.statelands.wyo.gov/GIS/OSLIGIS/GrazingTabular)  \n[Special Use leases:](Special Use leases:)  \n[http://gis.statelands.wyo.gov/GIS/OSLIGIS/SpecialUseLeaseTabular](http://gis.statelands.wyo.gov/GIS/OSLIGIS/SpecialUseLeaseTabular)  \n10. OSLI determines Easements on Property.  \n11. OSLI determines Temporary Use Permits.  \n12. OSLI notifies Easement and TUP holders for comment. (Copies to applicant. )  \n13. Applicant corresponds with any stakeholders that have expressed concerns during the application process. Follow-up such correspondence as needed.  \n14. Applicant provides any additional correspondence to address concerns that have arisen during the application process to OSLI.  \n15. OSLI notifies Minerals Division.  \n16. Applicant provides notification to Wyoming Game and Fish for comments regarding wildlife concerns.  \n17. OSLI makes certified notification to existing surface lessees who did not consent to application.  \n18. OSLI negotiates lease terms and conditions proposed by applicant through Attorney General’s office. (Template Lease Agreement)  \n[https://sites.google.com/a/wyo.gov/osli/lands/leasing/commercial/wind](https://sites.google.com/a/wyo.gov/osli/lands/leasing/commercial/wind)  \n[19](19). OSLI prepares Board Matter letter for Director.  \n20. Director schedules Matter for Board Meeting.  \n21. Board gives decision.  \n22. OSLI notifies applicant of Board’s decision.  \n23. Execute Lease Agreement  \n24. OSLI manages Lease compliance such as terms (collect rent, verify insurance and reclamation bond), periodic inspections, and communications with stakeholders (existing lessees, other government agencies, and the public) .","cbCaitzOlLuCP1R3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitzOlLuCP1R3","pdf",204371,"English","# Application Process for Wind Energy Lease","[{\"question\":\"What must an applicant submit when applying for a Wyoming wind special-use lease?\",\"answer\":\"The applicant submits a complete special-use lease application and the application fee, including at minimum the applicant’s experience and financial ability, a description of the proposed wind project, planned transmission details, a marketing plan, evidence of access and site control, and proof the applicant is licensed to do business in Wyoming.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the process handle changes to state parcels after the application is submitted?\",\"answer\":\"If state parcels are added or dropped after submission, the applicant provides formal notice on company letterhead to OSLI describing the modifications to the original application.\"},{\"question\":\"What steps involve notifications, comments, and stakeholder coordination?\",\"answer\":\"OSLI determines easements and temporary use permits, notifies holders for comment, and the applicant corresponds with stakeholders who raise concerns. 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