I support renewable energy, including geothermal energy, but I am concerned that this project has not been fully evaluated for its environmental impacts. Because the project is near sensitive wilderness, steep terrain, and important streams, it should undergo a more complete environmental review before any lease is issued. My main concerns are: • The project could affect local streams, groundwater, and fish habitat. • Drilling and construction could require new roads, heavy equipment access, and year-round traffic in a fragile area. • The project could disturb wilderness character, wildlife habitat, and the scenic quality of the area. • The project should not allow fracking in exploratory wells. • Water for drilling and operations should not be taken from local streams; if water is needed, it should be brought in from municipal sources. • Strong protections should be required for spills, blowouts, well failures, and site cleanup. • The project should include clear financial responsibility, including a substantial bond, so cleanup and restoration are fully covered if something goes wrong. • Any lease should be limited in time and should not remain open indefinitely. A full Environmental Impact Statement should be prepared before any lease is finalized, and it should clearly spell out what activities will and will not be allowed. At a minimum, each leasing project should require a closed-loop geothermal system, no new roads in sensitive areas, no fracking, no local stream withdrawals, and full restoration of the site if the project does not proceed safely or successfully. I support clean energy, but only if it can be developed without unnecessary harm to water, wildlife, wilderness values, and nearby communities.