BLM seeks input on proposed land sale to speed Anaconda copper mine cleanup
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the proposed sale of 2,062 acres of public lands within the Anaconda Mine Site in Lyon County to Atlantic Richfield Company in order to facilitate clean-up activities at the site.
BLM worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), and Atlantic Richfield on a plan to return the site to its natural state. In order to better ensure successful remediation, Atlantic Richfield requested to acquire five parcels of public lands at the site through a direct sale, as provided for in Section 203(f) of Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
BLM prefers to receive comments via the “Participate Now” option at the BLM National NEPA Register at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2035766/510. Comments may also be delivered to the BLM Carson City District Office, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701, or fax to (775)-885-6147. Written comments must be postmarked or otherwise hand delivered by 4:30 p.m. on or before Jan. 21, 2025. Should you have any questions or access issues, please email mhornsby@blm.gov.
For more information about the project in general, please contact Realty Specialist Mary Feitz at 775- 885-6000 or email mfeitz@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.