When do variable offsets apply?

§ 2809.16 When do variable offsets apply? (a) The successful bidder may be eligible for an offset of up to 20 percent of the bonus bid based on the factors identified in the notice of competitive offer. (b) The BLM may apply a variable offset to the bonus bid of the successful bidder. The notice of competitive offer will identify each factor of the variable offset, the specific percentage for each factor that would be applied to the bonus bid, and the documentation required to be provided to the BLM prior to the day of the offer to qualify for the offset. The total variable offset cannot be greater than 20 percent of the bonus bid. (c) The variable offset may be based on any of the following factors: (1) Power purchase agreement; (2) Large generator interconnect agreement; (3) Preferred solar or wind energy technologies; (4) Prior site testing and monitoring inside the designated leasing area; (5) Pending applications inside the designated leasing area; (6) Submission of nomination fees; (7) Submission of biological opinions, strategies, or plans; (8) Environmental benefits; (9) Holding a solar or wind energy grant or lease on adjacent or mixed land ownership; (10) Public benefits; and (11) Other similar factors. (d) The BLM will determine your variable offset prior to the competitive offer.