From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Maryanna FoskettTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

DOCKETEDCalifornia Energy Commission

FEB 20 2015

TN 74938

09-RENEW EO-1

Ms. Maryanna Foskett101 Brantwood RdArlington, MA 02476-8005

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Brenda FreyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

You can use your position to save them and make sure they are there forhumans and wildlife. Do not let them get destroyed.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.

Sincerely,

Brenda

Sincerely,

Ms. Brenda Frey4536 Seneca StWest Seneca, NY 14224-3139

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kate InmanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kate InmanMeadowbrook DriveFort Collins, CO 80521-4341

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Rene LambertTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Rene LambertWard StreetBerkeley, CA 94703

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Thor SognnaesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Thor Sognnaes17231 Keelson Ln Apt EHuntington Beach, CA 92647-5981(714) 375-9696

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of John WardTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. John Ward13377 Algoma Ave NECedar Springs, MI 49319-9199(616) 240-2432

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jessica MeansTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:28 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Jessica Means3771 Brice Run RdRandallstown, MD 21133-3835

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Carolyn CroomTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Carolyn Croom2502 Albata AveAustin, TX 78757-2103(512) 459-8063

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of David KnightTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:17 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. David Knight200 Avenue K SEApt 170Winter Haven, FL 33880-4041(555) 555-5555

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Rebecca KeatonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:28 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rebecca Keaton1321 Bonnie DrTallahassee, FL 32304-1213

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Debra NixTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:17 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Debra NixPO Box 808Kihei, HI 96753-0808(808) 879-9391

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Janet DunhamTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:27 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Janet Dunham291 Owings Creek RdHamilton, MT 59840-9539

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Tanya ReneltTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:18 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Tanya Renelt4230 N Ashland AveChicago, IL 60613-1264

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Christa HeckTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:36 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Christa HeckPO Box 853Lake Elsinore, CA 92531-0853

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kenneth BickelTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:21 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Kenneth Bickel1201 Michael DrPittsburgh, PA 15227-3921

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Joe RiveraTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:18 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Joe Rivera658 W Hammel StMonterey Park, CA 91754-6909

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lorraine HeagyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:14 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lorraine Heagy6 Sussex PlLititz, PA 17543-1039

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sandy LynchTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:19 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sandy Lynch6425 Clover Blossom Ln NEBremerton, WA 98311-9523(360) 930-1996

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Karen DemariaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:55 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Demaria250 W Merrick Rd Apt 2fFreeport, NY 11520-3310

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Thomas McvayTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:19 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Thomas Mcvay33235 Zeiders RdMenifee, CA 92584-9614

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Marcie MottTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:55 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Marcie Mott4816 Madonna AveChattanooga, TN 37412-2946

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Margaret StefanickTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Margaret Stefanick15958 Ouray RdPine, CO 80470-9015(303) 725-8650

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Brandi MccauleyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:20 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Brandi Mccauley6215 Woodland RdDes Moines, IA 50312-1245

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Ralph TobinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ralph Tobin1745 Scenery Hill RdFort Worth, TX 76103-1433

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Andrea LewisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:20 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Andrea Lewis177 Sparrow DrHamilton, NJ 08690-2459(908) 227-6988

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of William DavisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:55 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. William Davis114 Charlotte DrShelbyville, TN 37160-4403(931) 684-0836

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sonya KingTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:22 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sonya King13 Dareheights DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90213(042) 026-4690

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Leslie TateTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:54 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Leslie Tate3517 Fairlomas RdNational City, CA 91950-8215(619) 428-7200

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Nicole SylvesterTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:54 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Nicole Sylvester4428 Los Arboles DrLas Cruces, NM 88011-0901(575) 522-4307

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Bill HammTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:22 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Bill Hamm5671a Suzanne LnTheodore, AL 36582-8173(251) 285-2805

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Valerie LizarragaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:22 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Valerie Lizarraga865 W Ashiya RdMontebello, CA 90640-2563

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michael PetersonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:54 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Michael Peterson926 Jamestown AveSan Francisco, CA 94124-3515

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Todd ProvinoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:54 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Todd Provino1727 S Indiana Ave Apt 314Chicago, IL 60616-1369(415) 290-0065

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lynn LevineTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:22 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

This is so very important: as someone who cares about our Californiadesert and our renewable energy future, it is essential that the 22.5million acre Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized ina thoughtful way. With this in mind and with the goal of protecting ournational parks, wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for futuregenerations, I strongly encourage you to improve this important plan inorder to better protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

So often people think that losing one small species is no big deal butit is. In small increments we are ending life as we know it .

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Lynn Levine1941 Ewing Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55416-3625(612) 920-8991

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Nan BuckleyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:54 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Nan Buckley1512 Waterford DrZionsville, IN 46077-3817

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Patrick DonnellyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:25 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Patrick DonnellyPO Box 6Shoshone, CA 92384-0006(760) 852-4339

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jack DomanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:54 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

I am a voter who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thanks and blesssings for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jack Doman139 Sandra CtNewbury Park, CA 91320-4306(805) 480-1167

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Eric ZakinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:25 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Eric Zakin4145 George Ave Apt 1San Mateo, CA 94403-4720

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Deo SchluppTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:53 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Deo Schlupp5194 Zinnia CtArvada, CO 80002-1747(303) 424-4847

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Patricia OrlinskiTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:29 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Patricia Orlinski10511 W Kingswood CirSun City, AZ 85351-2246(623) 876-1525

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Allen ElliottTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:31 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Allen ElliottPO Box 743La Conner, WA 98257-0743

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Rita MccabeTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:12 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rita Mccabe1140 Blanchan AveLa Grange Park, IL 60526-1201708354551

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Cathleen HauensteinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:20 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Cathleen Hauenstein13370 Huntington CirApple Valley, MN 55124-9459(952) 255-8518

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dogan OzkanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Dogan Ozkanvaryemez sokak no:10 yenisehir mahallesibeyogluistanbul turkey, AK 99701(541) 644-7217

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Ken GoldsmithTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ken Goldsmith2231 Cloud Cover LnRaleigh, NC 27614-6603(860) 933-4116

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jamie PolczynskiTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:32 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Jamie Polczynski2305 N Major AveChicago, IL 60639-2935(773) 000-0000

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Abigail BatesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:53 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Abigail Bates3706 Motor AveApt 35Los Angeles, CA 90034-6424

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Cliff WilkinsonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:51 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Cliff Wilkinson1104 E Taylor StPhoenix, AZ 85006-3362

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Elizabeth MccormackTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:53 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Elizabeth Mccormack911 Dennis CirHarrisburg, PA 17111-3222

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mary Faith PhillipsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:52 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Mary Faith PhillipsPO Box 482Sparr, FL 32192-0482

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Patricia Flynn-WilliamsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:52 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Patricia Flynn-WilliamsPO Box 30227Midland, TX 79712-0227(432) 563-1517

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mara BagierTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:55 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Mara Bagier734 W 23rd StSan Pedro, CA 90731-5806(310) 833-7233

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dee Renee EricksTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:52 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Dee Renee Ericks622 S Francis StPort Angeles, WA 98362-6433(360) 452-2726

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Barbara MellonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:56 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Barbara Mellon56 Calle Cadiz Unit BLaguna Woods, CA 92637-3948

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Rachel DefauwTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:52 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rachel Defauw9239 Villa EntradaNew Port Richey, FL 34655-1732

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of R WilliamsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:57 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. R WilliamsEagleIndianapolis, IN 462789500

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of George RyanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:58 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. George Ryan12 Browns LnOld Lyme, CT 06371-1802(860) 434-3970

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jude MisurelliTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Jude Misurelli435 Upper Snuff Mill RowHockessin, DE 19707-9308(484) 371-8348

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Ralph RiderTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ralph Rider20315 Martin RdSaint Clair Shores, MI 48081-1044

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lisa UchnoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:58 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Lisa Uchno2091 Pontiac DrSylvan Lake, MI 48320-1761(248) 738-2596

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Antoinette AmbrosioTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Antoinette Ambrosio225 Hermosa AveLong Beach, CA 90802-3900(562) 436-4559

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of John CurryTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:59 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. John Curry5 Butterfield AveBellows Falls, VT 05101-1201

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Celia ManessTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Celia Maness16510 Meadview StChesterfield, MO 63005-4813(636) 812-2282

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Carol GaultTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:59 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Carol Gault1028 Kings Row StCarbondale, CO 81623-9691(970) 925-8696

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Pat DuncanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Pat Duncan1080 Carnival Ave NWLos Lunas, NM 87031-7473(505) 865-6502

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mary GibbonsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Mary Gibbons53674 Huntington DrShelby Township, MI 48316-2030(248) 652-4403

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Renee ShipleyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:11:59 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Renee Shipley7107 Broadway # 185Lemon Grove, CA 91945-1436

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kimberly FreyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kimberly Frey5 Tims LnHockessin, DE 19707-9189(856) 869-8489

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jody MillerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:12:01 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Jody Miller1008 Jewett StHouston, TX 77009-3718(713) 204-2487

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Natasha ExnerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Natasha Exner2836 Gillet AveConcord, CA 94520-5406

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Linda MilletTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:12:01 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Linda Millet2040 Peach Orchard DrApt 24Falls Church, VA 22043-2066(571) 356-7570

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Judy HillTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:18 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Judy Hill13864-22 Mile RoadShelby Township, MI 48315(586) 247-1065

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of David BrayfieldTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:12:02 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. David Brayfield915 W Harvard StChampaign, IL 61821-2534(000) 000-0000

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sheila DesmondTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sheila Desmond3148 Piper CtCameron Park, CA 95682-9130(530) 676-3426

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Charles AshbaughTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Charles Ashbaugh1202 W Park LnSanta Ana, CA 92706-1423(714) 558-2708

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mary Ann and Mr.Frank GraffagninoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:02 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As people who care about our California desert and our renewable energyfuture, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre Desert RenewableEnergy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way. With this inmind and with the goal of protecting our national parks, wildernessareas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, we stronglyencourage you to improve this important plan in order to better protectits public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

PLEASE TAKE THE RIGHT, FAIR, JUST, HUMANE AND HEALTHY ACTION ANDPROTECT DESERT PARKS, PLACE AND WILDLIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS>

Sincerely,

Ms. Mary Ann and Mr.Frank Graffagnino10207 E Calle Pueblo EstrellaTucson, AZ 85747-5171(520) 820-9471

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Helen MalinauskasTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Helen MalinauskasW2702 Fox LnMontello, WI 53949-9027(608) 297-2358

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Arthur LapiteTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:43:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Arthur Lapite211 E 18th StApt 4hNew York, NY 10003-3624(212) 475-3336

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Roger KohlerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Roger Kohler38 N Almaden BlvdSan Jose, CA 95110-2720

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Maryann PiccioneTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maryann Piccione2202 Arcadia RdHoliday, FL 34690-4311

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sherry HendersonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Sherry Henderson14884 Hopewell RdAlpharetta, GA 30004-6928(770) 475-0294

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mary Brenda RiontinoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Mary Brenda Riontino1200 N Shore Dr NE Unit 301St Petersburg, FL 33701-1446(727) 895-2022

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of John StickneyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. John Stickney30 Shell RdMill Valley, CA 94941-1550

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Alice BartholomewTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:56 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Alice Bartholomew415 Wall StElmira, NY 14905-2132(607) 734-6037

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sidney HaneyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Sidney Haney1285 Nice DrLexington, KY 40504-1515(859) 806-8605

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Janette WellsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:55 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Janette Wells1218 SW Tanner CtBend, OR 97702-2935

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lesley PattonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:12:17 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Lesley PattonPO Box 1065Kapaau, HI 96755-1065(808) 889-5002

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Linda RussellTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:53 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

I love the California desert and our renewable energy future. It isessential the 22.5 million acre Desert Renewable Energy ConservationPlan be finalized thoughtfully. With this in mind and with the goal ofprotecting our national parks, wilderness areas, wildlife and wildplaces for future generations, I urge you to improve this importantplan in order to better protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by NOT allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP. Better locations forthe project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Linda Russell

PO Box 4303Santa Rosa, CA 95402-4303(707) 583-2395

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Vicky ForrestTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Vicky Forrest9832 Haverstick RdIndianapolis, IN 46280-1854(317) 705-1605

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Andre CavalierTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:12:18 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Andre Cavalier38 E Spring StWinooski, VT 05404-1833

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kathy BibeauTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:12:27 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kathy Bibeau1615 Waterton CirWhitehouse, TX 75791-9552

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Season JonesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:26 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Season Jones2092 Ferris RdColumbus, OH 43224-2346

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Deirdre CovalTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Deirdre Coval338 Columbine St Apt A6Soldotna, AK 99669-7558(907) 740-1981

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michele PascoeTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:12:33 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Michele Pascoe3110 Argonaut AveRocklin, CA 95677-1823(916) 630-7442

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Beate HolmesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:12:37 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Beate Holmes102 Deerfield DrEnterprise, AL 36330-2225(334) 379-7686

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Helen TousterTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Helen Touster624 Liberty St Apt 216Clarion, PA 16214-1165(814) 226-4632

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of William KrinskyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan be finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoises.

* Do not allow renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willaffect the vistas within these parks, clear night skies, andwildlife-rich neighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. William Krinsky5 Norway RdNorth Haven, CT 06473-2932(203) 288-2360

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Ken WardTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:12:39 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ken Ward140 Bleecker St Apt 1Gloversville, NY 12078-2389

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sara MillerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sara Miller1226 Trail CtMukwonago, WI 53149-9551

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lynn BarbieriTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:12:40 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lynn Barbieri168 Division StGreat Barrington, MA 01230-1179

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Carole DuckworthTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:41:51 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Carole Duckworth3105 12th St NSaint Petersburg, FL 33704-1907(727) 289-6328

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Alejandra BenitoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key deseret bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Alejandra Benito12391 McGregor BlvdFort Myers, FL 33919-3143

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Frank MieleTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Frank Miele1918 Biltmore St NWWashington, DC 20009-1510

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Eli SolesbyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Eli SolesbyPO Box 553Chesnee, SC 29323-0553

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jackie DubaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Jackie Duba407 E 9th StLeadville, CO 80461-3005

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Forest FrasieurTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Forest Frasieur454 E E StBenicia, CA 94510-3288(707) 292-8401

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jeanette KingTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Jeanette King4205 Colgate WayLivermore, CA 94550-3414(925) 443-0318

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Judy MazowieckiTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Judy Mazowiecki1645 Avenida SelvaFullerton, CA 92833-1559

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Theodore PanitzTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Theodore Panitz2118 N 160th StShoreline, WA 98133-5809(206) 708-1772

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Randall AyersTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Randall Ayers14000 SE Cascade Park Dr Apt 30Vancouver, WA 98683-8707

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Adrienne SimmonsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Adrienne Simmons488 Agate WayRedding, CA 96003-3452

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dale GoldsteinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Dale Goldstein50 Constable LnLevittown, NY 11756-4338(516) 731-6380

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Richard PhillipsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Richard Phillips3499 Oakridge RdNeenah, WI 54956-9608(920) 836-2199

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sharon GriffenTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sharon Griffen3210 Orange StSan Jose, CA 95127-1029

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Heather HalvorsonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Heather Halvorson5301 Admiral DrMonona, WI 53716-2137

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Christine BercierTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Christine Bercier10408 Sunny Ranch AveLas Vegas, NV 89129-8106(702) 396-9966

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jason BaldockTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Baldock16 Grampian WayDorchester, MA 02125-1034

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Bennie ScottTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Bennie Scott300 Taylor StSmithville, TX 78957-2527(512) 674-5046

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Frances OnestiTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Frances Onesti4564 W 171st StLawndale, CA 90260-3404

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Greg SchwartzTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Greg Schwartz4162 Sycamore DrSan Diego, CA 92105-4562(216) 394-6572

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kat BowleyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kat Bowley515 E Crossville RdRoswell, GA 30075-3087

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Karen FitzgeraldTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Fitzgerald459 11th Ave Apt 2San Francisco, CA 94118-2926

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Scott WhiteTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Scott White1970 State Route 534Southington, OH 44470-9514(330) 898-9130

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Rosalyn RohloffTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rosalyn Rohloff4450 Holman StGolden, CO 80403-1854

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of David TilliTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. David Tilli75 Four Leaf RdLevittown, PA 19056-1922(215) 945-5533

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Maureen OnealTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maureen Oneal9100 SW 80th AvePortland, OR 97223-8981(503) 293-1796

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Pat DoskyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Pat Dosky97 Franklin AveOcean Grove, NJ 07756-1039

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Alida BockinoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Alida Bockino1104 Pine Crest RdMoscow, ID 83843-7444(208) 882-3378

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sherri FryerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sherri Fryer910 Sage StClymer, PA 15728-1044(000) 000-0000

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of debra lynn andersonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. debra lynn anderson1870 Crotona AveBronx, NY 10457-6409(347) 666-3540

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of E. Lehuanani PhillipsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss E. Lehuanani Phillips23502 Magic Mountain Pkwy Apt 1505Valencia, CA 91355-1312

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Barbara JohnsonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Barbara Johnson35 Jeffords RdRush, NY 14543-9774

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Nancy GregoryTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Nancy Gregory7548 S Crocker CtLittleton, CO 80120-4405

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mark KlugiewiczTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Mark Klugiewicz32905 Sunrise DrMagnolia, TX 77354-2628

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Marshall AdamsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Marshall Adams6944 Avenida RotellaSan Jose, CA 95139-1109(408) 629-1379

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Karen KirkTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Kirk67 Lamont DrCogan Station, PA 17728-9111(570) 998-9942

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lawrence FreyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who grew up in Southern California I believe the Californiadesert is both beautiful as well as an important environmental asset Inregards to the future of renewable energy. It is essential that the22.5 million acre Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan isfinalized in a thoughtful way to both preserve the former andintelligently utilize the latter. With this in mind and with the goalof protecting our national parks, wilderness areas, wildlife and wildplaces for future generations, I strongly encourage you to improve thisimportant plan in order to better protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Lawrence Frey219 W Washington StVilla Park, IL 60181-2826(630) 291-8075

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of kassy ellefsonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. kassy ellefson9248 Mary Ave NWSeattle, WA 98117-2329(260) 445-9482

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Patricia BurgertTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Patricia Burgert516 Walters DrWake Forest, NC 27587-6177(704) 644-9535

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Angell ChisholmTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Angell Chisholm8622 Hume AveSaint Louis, MO 63114-4521(314) 426-6901

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kathy PriceTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kathy PricePO Box 1062Rockwall, TX 75087-1062(903) 259-4085

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Trevor SelfTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Trevor Self4708 Carter LnAustin, TX 78744-2010

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Cathy BartonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Cathy Barton517 Kansala DrAnnapolis, MD 21401-8101

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Beth DohertyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Beth Doherty4224 Garnet DrMiddletown, MD 21769-7543

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Shawn LewisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Shawn Lewis11703 Main RdAkron, NY 14001-9757

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Leigh CastellonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Leigh Castellon5630 Sacramento AveRichmond, CA 94804-5606

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Wes WeaverTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Wes Weaver342 Dogwood KnlBoone, NC 28607-8134(828) 264-9316

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Shonna MyersTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Shonna Myers3351 Monroe St SBriarwood, ND 58104-6986

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Ronald TalianoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ronald Taliano33315 Fairport DrAvon Lake, OH 44012-2376

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Patricia VazquezTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Patricia VazquezTaller 791, Edif. 7, #402Jardin BalbuenaMexico City, None 15900525524564919

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Alan HarrisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Alan Harris552 Trinidad LnFoster City, CA 94404-3725

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michelle SteppTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Michelle SteppPO Box 257Pmb 6288Olympia, WA 98507-0257(253) 414-7487

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Loretta KernsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Loretta Kerns105 Brent PlCortland, OH 44410-1300(330) 637-1814

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Eudell BossardTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Eudell Bossard331 E Long Acres DrHenderson, NV 89015-8117

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Vicki MacinaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Vicki Macina510 Shelby StSandusky, OH 44870-2258

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michael ZellerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Michael Zeller273 McMillan RdGrosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3457(313) 885-5052

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Maria De La Rosa-YoungTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maria De La Rosa-Young5125 N Saint Louis AveChicago, IL 60625-5508(773) 478-2745

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of George EiselerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. George EiselerPO Box 26299Phoenix, AZ 85068-6299602326603

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Donald BrockwayTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Donald Brockway255 Rollingwood DrAthens, GA 30605-3329(706) 549-3160

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of K JacksonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. K Jackson408 N Pinon StOlathe, KS 66061-5909

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Tiffany InoTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Tiffany Ino7840 Sun LnRosemead, CA 91770-3588

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Rusty RollingsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Rusty Rollings8 Webb PlPalm Coast, FL 32164-7770

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Yolanda MacleanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Yolanda MacleanPO Box 4034Winter Park, FL 32793-4034

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kimberly FreyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kimberly Frey5 Tims LnHockessin, DE 19707-9189(856) 869-8489

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Katarzyna GawronTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Katarzyna GawronNiepodlegoci 66/44NiepodlegociInowrocaw, None 88-100600384640

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Karen BoehlerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Boehler33 Mark RdRoswell, NM 88201-8809

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Katherine Barrett ZywanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Katherine Barrett Zywan3914 Beech AveBaltimore, MD 21211-2224

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of John CairnsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. John Cairns704 Erlen RdPlymouth Meeting, PA 19462-2429(555) 555-5555

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Darlene FalkTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Darlene Falk148 Brooksong TrlVilas, NC 28692-6006

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Marlene HarrellTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:45 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Marlene Harrell196 Cedar CircleSaint Marie, MT 59231(406) 524-3721

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of June MacArthurTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. June MacArthur1045 Hillandale Dr EPort Orchard, WA 98366-3830

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Heather OsborneTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:12:02 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Heather OsbornePO Box 688Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-0688

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mikail BarronTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 10:12:02 PM

Feb 21, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Mikail Barron110 Arrow LnFelton, CA 95018-9624

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mike WeberTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Mike Weber210 Berea 2Jefferson, TX 75657-6520

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Vaiva GriskaiteTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Vaiva Griskaite13210 N Day RdGrass Valley, CA 95945-7940

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Marlena LovewellTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Marlena Lovewell41052 162nd St ELancaster, CA 93535-7306

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Bradley BornsteinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Bradley Bornstein709 Lavergne AveWilmette, IL 60091-2027(847) 251-9121

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dawn AlbaneseTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Dawn Albanese156 Basswood DrElk Grove Village, IL 60007-1718(630) 965-5605

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Harold WilkinsonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Harold Wilkinson210 Park AveSwarthmore, PA 19081-1728(610) 543-8286

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michael CTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Michael C124 Ross RdKennebunk, ME 04043-6582

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Rich CsengeTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Rich Csenge38 Main StTopsham, ME 04086-1218(435) 644-3735

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Julie HalesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Julie Hales21251 Kahlert StCastro Valley, CA 94546-6213

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Joseph FongTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:44 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Joseph Fong432 W 47th St Apt 2eNew York, NY 10036-2325

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Byron FogelTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Byron Fogel8210 Wisner AveVan Nuys, CA 91402-4518(818) 782-9443

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Peter BodleaenderTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Peter Bodleaender3040 Silver Lea TerLos Angeles, CA 90039-3034

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lawrence LoosmoreTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Lawrence Loosmore504 Haven Manor DrNew Haven, MO 63068-1225

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Elisabeth PriceTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Elisabeth Price2809 Carolina St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110-3311(505) 881-4520

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Scott FinamoreTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Scott Finamore3122 W Higgins PlCitrus Springs, FL 34433-7125

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Tim GoldenTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Tim Golden4631 Rockwood CtLincoln, NE 68516-5114

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Maritte (Mara) RahavTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maritte (Mara) Rahav450 W 42nd StApt 21mNew York, NY 10036-6896(917) 675-6793

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Tim BaxterTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Tim Baxter2159 Homewood StMobile, AL 36606-1944(251) 478-8920

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Stacey EakesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Stacey Eakes2340 SE Tecumseh RdTecumseh, KS 66542-9324

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kristina PetersonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:57 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kristina Peterson7915 199th St SWEdmonds, WA 98026-6543

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Denise ValentinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:36 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Denise Valentin3323 NW 69th StFort Lauderdale, FL 33309-1211

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Norm StanleyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:57 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Norm Stanley39796 Pine Bench RdYucaipa, CA 92399-9543

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Tim MooreTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:57 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Tim Moore31147 Blue Jay CtCoarsegold, CA 93614-9635(559) 683-2512

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lee DiggsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:56 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Lee Diggs8092 Hartington DrNavarre, FL 32566-4171

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Sara SchackTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:56 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sara Schack184 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401-2429

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Melanie LeeTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:56 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Melanie Lee950 Tivoli AveEugene, OR 97404-1544

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Julie HendersonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:26 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Julie Henderson1411 S De Soto AveTampa, FL 33606-3112

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Maryellen AdamsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:11:56 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maryellen Adams21408 Ridgecroft DrBrookeville, MD 20833-1817

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Manuela KowittTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Manuela Kowitt8802 Bonds Grove Church RdWaxhaw, NC 28173-8346(704) 844-6265

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jason SteadmonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:07 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Steadmon677 Avenue MBoulder City, NV 89005-3057

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of James HigginsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:34 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. James Higgins1259 Highland RdKeeseville, NY 12944-2326

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Doug SmithTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Doug Smith8137 Perry St Apt 55Overland Park, KS 66204-4787

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Alice ShieldsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Protect our sensitive lands! We can have thriving Green Energy inplaces that are not so sensitive.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Alice Shields550 W 45th St Apt 1013New York, NY 10036-3795(212) 666-1394

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Bess KaterinskyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Bess Katerinsky57 Wellington RdLowrBuffalo, NY 14216-2810(716) 352-3580

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of C KTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:42 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. C KN3367 Juniper RdLake Geneva, WI 53147-2968(262) 248-9109

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Marilee MurrayTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Marilee Murray47008 N 27th AveNew River, AZ 85087-8084(623) 465-5764

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Stephanie CormierTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:06 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Stephanie Cormier2601 Frankford RdApt 622Dallas, TX 75287-4507

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Deb BarrTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Deb Barr67979 Ridge WayMontrose, CO 81403-7777

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Cynthia CalkinsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Cynthia Calkins17526 149th Ave SERenton, WA 98058-8753

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Marybeth ConradTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Marybeth Conrad1516 N Fernandez PlArlington Heights, IL 60004-3778

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Irene LastraTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:24 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregio"n from further threats and protect important habitat fordesert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Irene Lastra540 Wesley RdSpringfield, PA 19064-2013(610) 544-5913

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Leslie KilpatrickTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Leslie KilpatrickPO Box 871Odenville, AL 35120-0871(205) 960-7459

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Susan Stevens-BriodyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:05 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Susan Stevens-Briody837 Cobblestone CtAshland, OR 97520-9111(480) 250-7511

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lori StaytonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Lori StaytonValley VistaSherman Oaks, CA 91403-1441

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jed HoltzmanTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jed Holtzman847 Scott StSan Francisco, CA 94117-1640

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lynn KouzelTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:33 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Lynn Kouzel779 W 20th StSan Pedro, CA 90731-5300

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Carol MockTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:41 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Carol Mock287 Hirsch TerFremont, CA 94536-1601(510) 795-1182

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Andrea ScuderTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Andrea Scuder175 W 92nd St Apt 6dNew York, NY 10025-7523

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Diane FinleyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Diane Finley4236 New Moon CirSanta Fe, NM 87507-2579

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Julie RobertsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Julie Roberts3340 Richland DrApt 4Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3260

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of William WollnerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. William Wollner323 E Magnolia StStockton, CA 95202-1512(209) 948-5918

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Margaret CatheyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Margaret Cathey3286 E Kimball RdGilbert, AZ 85297-9423(480) 830-8580

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Nasrin MazujiTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:03 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Nasrin Mazuji3498 Little Hill LnSierra Vista, AZ 85635-8101(520) 335-6503

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Robert BeverlyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Robert BeverlyPO Box 1198Orange, TX 77631-1198

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Terry FrewinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:23 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Terry FrewinPO Box 31086Santa Barbara, CA 93130-1086

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jenny BramletteTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:02 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Jenny Bramlette5909 Estes LnWesley Chapel, FL 33545-4332(813) 907-9111

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Peter KeiserTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:02 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Peter Keiser131 W Seneca StManlius, NY 13104-2444

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Colleen KandusTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:02 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Colleen Kandus29779 Marhill CirTemecula, CA 92591-1809

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of R-Laurraine TutihasiTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:41 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss R-Laurraine TutihasiPO Box 5323Oracle, AZ 85623-5323(520) 896-2058

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dorr BugbeeTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:02 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorr Bugbee21196 North AveBattle Creek, MI 49017-9451(269) 965-6877

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Meigs MathesonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:32 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Meigs Matheson1914 Clemens RdOakland, CA 94602-1914

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dennis SchwarzauerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Dennis Schwarzauer606 Mallison PlRidgeland, MS 39157-2854

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Joe SalazarTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Joe Salazar610 Cherrywood DrSanta Rosa, CA 95407-7514

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Paul WestTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Paul West1437 Regency CtFort Collins, CO 80526-3422(970) 225-0508

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Alec HendricksonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Alec Hendrickson3219 W 44th StMinneapolis, MN 55410-1436

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Barbara HolcombTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Barbara Holcomb7140 Railroad AveAdrian, MI 49221-9700(517) 445-2172

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Timothy MaherTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:01 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Timothy Maher1124 N 44th StMilwaukee, WI 53208-2725

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mike DotsonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:23 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Mike Dotson102 Anderson StApt BCarterville, IL 62918-1202(618) 889-5337

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Margaret KeylinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Margaret Keylin304 N Woodlawn StDowns, IL 61736-9671

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Norm WilmesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Norm Wilmes3120 Live Oak BlvdYuba City, CA 95991-8866

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of John HolmesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:35 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. John Holmes1338 Douglass StSan Francisco, CA 94131-1830

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Robert BurnsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Robert Burns1324 N 900 WOrem, UT 84057-2900(801) 224-4895

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jan KillianTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:00 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Jan Killian2101 10th StCumberland, WI 54829-9791

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Joshua JonesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Joshua Jones4232 Pavlov AveSan Diego, CA 92122-3721(858) 232-4973

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Joyce BlomquistTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:30 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Joyce Blomquist1980 Skillman Ave WRoseville, MN 55113-5403(651) 631-0688

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Russell JamesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:04 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Russell James1845 Ramon RdWilmington, NC 28405-7709(910) 313-1518

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Natasha ExnerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Natasha Exner1096 W Leland RdBay Point, CA 94565-4486

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Moneca DunhamTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Moneca Dunham987 Lodgepole DrEvergreen, CO 80439-4608

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Anna VictoriaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:59 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Anna Victoria1 Misty Morning DrColumbia, SC 29229-9084

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Donald SchwartzTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Donald Schwartz2414 Sugarcone RdBaltimore, MD 21209-1034(410) 653-2629

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michael MitsudaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:21 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Michael Mitsuda33210 Lake Oneida StFremont, CA 94555-1285

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Diane KrassensteinTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Diane Krassenstein7617 Fillmore StPhiladelphia, PA 19111-2414

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Robert OberdorfTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Robert Oberdorf8831 W Sunrise BlvdPlantation, FL 33322-5257(954) 533-1531

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dorothy DavisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Dorothy DavisPO Box 166Pacific, WA 98047-0166(253) 804-4351

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Ann ChaneyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Ann Chaney9822 Pear Tree CtBristow, VA 20136-2420(703) 367-9043

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michele MartinezTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:41:58 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss Michele Martinez23185 Santa Clara StHayward, CA 94541-7438

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of James H. FitchTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:17 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. James H. FitchPO Box 26566Overland Park, KS 66225-6566(913) 735-7381

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kathy GrievesTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:19 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kathy Grieves7709 W Via Del SolPeoria, AZ 85383-3160(602) 686-1099

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Justin HorstmannTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:18 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Justin Horstmann105 Walnut StDamiansville, IL 62215-1323

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of vaiva griskaiteTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:17 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Miss vaiva griskaite2581 Fulton Square LnSacramento, CA 95821-2383

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Todd DavisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:17 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Todd Davis6513 Harding AvePortsmouth, OH 45662-5495

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Leslie MolessaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:16 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Leslie Molessa6305 Moccasin Pass CtColorado Springs, CO 80919-4452

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lilian BurchTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:16 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lilian Burch7111 Woodmont Ave Apt 504Bethesda, MD 20815-6233

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Mary HellerTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Mary Heller24 Thornwood DrPoughkeepsie, NY 12603-4633(845) 473-5451

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Michele MorrisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Michele Morris3304 Sudbury PlFort Wayne, IN 46815-6245(260) 486-7905

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Richard StarlingTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:15 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Richard Starling3216 Hubbard RdCharlotte, NC 28269-2124

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of John RoseTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:14 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. John Rose6813 Silkberry LnGoleta, CA 93117-5518

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Tracy OuelletteTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:14 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Dr. Tracy Ouellette14078 Mactaggart AveBow, WA 98232-9246(360) 766-4490

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Hazel PoolosTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:14 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Please honor and protect OUR wild and stunning arid lands!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hazel Poolos42717 Caudle RdRichfield, NC 28137-9671

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Heidi WesselsTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:13 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.

Each one of us has a responsibility to protect the earth &environment we have been given - let's make a lasting impression thatwill be here for future generations to appreciate.

How can our wildlife & precious environment survive without your& my help.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Heidi WesselsPO Box 1161Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-1161(310) 395-6608

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Ryan CarterTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:13 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Carter1310 Desoto Falls Ct SWAtlanta, GA 30311-3663

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of annie mcclureTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:12 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. annie mcclure18330 Wards Ferry RdSonora, CA 95370-7701

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Margot LoweTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:12 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Margot Lowe4834 Northerly StOceanside, CA 92056-2101

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Jon BergTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jon Berg1708 Newton St NWApt 102Washington, DC 20010-6111

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Alexander HonigsblumTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Alexander Honigsblum2649 Carroll StDubuque, IA 52001-1865

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Maureen PorcelliTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Maureen Porcelli6115 Granton Ave Apt 10nNorth Bergen, NJ 07047-3329(201) 869-1390

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of George DavisTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. George Davis4810 Brown Valley LnColorado Springs, CO 80918-4010

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Luna CariagaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Luna Cariaga334 Genoa St Unit CMonrovia, CA 91016-4534

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Kimberly FreyTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kimberly Frey5 Tims LnHockessin, DE 19707-9189(856) 869-8489

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Fred TashimaTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:11 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Fred Tashima12363 Herbert StLos Angeles, CA 90066-4914

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Karen JohnsonTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Ms. Karen Johnson3365 S 900 EApt 1Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2078(801) 637-7614

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Lascinda GoetschiusTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lascinda Goetschius13-21 6th StFair Lawn, NJ 07410-1145

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Peter SchultzTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:12:10 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our deserts and our renewable energy future,it is absolutely essential that the 22.5 million acre Desert RenewableEnergy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way. With this inmind and with the goal of protecting our national parks, wildernessareas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, I stronglyencourage you to improve this important plan in order to better protectits public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Peter Schultz501 Andrus RdDowners Grove, IL 60516-5128

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Dennis BaldryTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 7:42:09 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Dennis Baldry1016 W 10th AveOshkosh, WI 54902-6212(920) 203-0296

From: National Parks Conservation Association on behalf of Bernabe ContrerasTo: Energy - Docket Optical SystemSubject: DRECP NEPA/CEQADate: Friday, February 20, 2015 9:42:08 PM

Feb 20, 2015

Mr. Chris Beale

1516 Ninth Street, MS-46, Dockets Office, MS-4, Docket No. 09-RENEWEO-01Sacramento, CA 95814-5512

Dear Mr. Beale,

As someone who cares about our California desert and our renewableenergy future, it is essential that the 22.5 million acre DesertRenewable Energy Conservation Plan is finalized in a thoughtful way.With this in mind and with the goal of protecting our national parks,wilderness areas, wildlife and wild places for future generations, Istrongly encourage you to improve this important plan in order tobetter protect its public resources:

* Protect Mojave National Preserve, adjacent Wilderness Study Areas,and key desert bighorn sheep habitat by not allowing the Soda MountainSolar project to be sited next door to Mojave NP, as better locationsfor the project abound.

* Protect the remarkable Silurian Valley adjacent to Death ValleyNational Park by designating the landscape as National ConservationLands.

* Better protect Joshua Tree National Park by preventing development inthe Eagle Mountain region. We must safeguard public lands in thisregion from further threats and protect important habitat for desertbighorn sheep, golden eagles, and desert tortoise.

* Do not allow for renewable energy Development Focus Areas (DFA) to bedesignated in sensitive lands. The Lucerne region, the desert tortoiseresearch natural area, Cadiz dunes area, and the Mountain Pass areashould not be considered for DFAs.

* Protect wildlife routes and bird migration areas by supporting theprotection of Sonoran Desert Thorn Woodlands, Sand Movement corridors,and important wetlands like the Wild and Scenic Amargosa River, SaltCreek, and Bonanza Spring.

* Analyze how this plan impacts the National Park Service. Despite thesignificant acreage of our national parks in the plan area, the draftdoes not include discussion of how renewable energy projects willimpact their viewsheds, clear night skies, and wildlife-richneighboring lands.

Thank you for standing up for the California Desert!

Sincerely,

Mr. Bernabe Contreras60 Sierra Madre BlvdArcadia, CA 91006-1637