; and (2) the designation would comply with section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1712 ), including subsection (c)(9) of that section. (c) Timeline for leasing As soon as practicable, but not later than 1 year, after designating the priority areas under subsection (a), the Secretary shall conduct, as applicable, geothermal, solar, or wind lease sales for the priority areas. 402. Geothermal production on Federal lands The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: 30. Categorical exclusion for geothermal exploration test projects (a) Requirement To provide notice Not later than 30 days before the date on which the holder of a lease issued under this Act intends to begin carrying out a project the leaseholder believes is a geothermal exploration test project, the leaseholder shall provide notice to the Secretary of the intent to carry out the geothermal exploration test project. (b) Review and determination Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent from a leaseholder under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent— (1) (A) determine whether the project is a geothermal exploration test project; and (B) if so, determine whether the geothermal exploration test project qualifies for a categorical exclusion in accordance with subsection (c)