This bill empowers the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate the development of renewable energy projects on federal lands already leased for other energy production. Specifically, it authorizes the Secretary to allow the evaluation and permitting of solar and wind energy facilities on existing federal energy leases, which include those issued under the Mineral Leasing Act or the Geothermal Steam Act. This initiative aims to maximize the use of federal lands for energy production by integrating different energy sources. A crucial aspect of this legislation is the requirement for consent from the existing leaseholder before any evaluation or permitting for renewable energy development can proceed on their leased area. Furthermore, the bill mandates the Secretary to assess, within 180 days of enactment, whether certain actions related to these renewable energy projects qualify for categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This provision could streamline the environmental review process for such projects, both on co-located and other federal lands. Finally, the Secretary is directed to issue a rule to implement these new authorities.