Section 2804.31 - [Effective until 7/1/2024] How will the BLM call for site testing for solar and wind energy?(a)Call for site testing. The BLM may, at its own discretion, initiate a call for site testing. The BLM will publish this call for site testing in the FEDERAL REGISTER and may also use other notification methods, such as a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the potential right-of-way, or the Internet. The FEDERAL REGISTER and any other notices will include: (1) The date, time, and location that site testing applications identified under § 2801.9(d)(1) of this part may be submitted;(2) The date by which applicants will be notified of the BLM's decision on timely submitted site testing applications;(3) The legal land description of the area for which site testing applications are being requested; and(4) The qualification requirements for applicants (see § 2803.10 ).(b) You may request that the BLM hold a call for site testing for certain public lands. The BLM may proceed with a call for site testing at its own discretion.(c) The BLM may identify lands surrounding the site testing as designated leasing areas under § 2802.11 . If a designated leasing area is established, a competitive offer for a development lease under subpart 2809 may be held at the discretion of the BLM.81 FR 92212, Dec. 19, 2016