BLM seeks input on proposed mineral materials sale in Utah
BLM Utah, West Desert District, Salt Lake Field Office
BLM seeks input on proposed mineral materials sale in Utah
MAGNA, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment for a proposed non-competitive sale of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of federal mineral materials in Salt Lake County, in accordance with the Materials Act of 1947.
If approved, rPlus Hydro, LLLP, could remove common variety sand, gravel, dirt, and rock for use in construction of the proposed 500-megawatt (MW) Oquirrh Pumped Storage Hydro Project on the same site. The area is split estate, with private surface lands owned by Rio Tinto and subsurface federal mineral estate managed by BLM. An estimated additional 150,000 cubic yards of subsurface materials are also proposed for extraction from adjacent state and private lands.
More information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register, where comments may be submitted through the ‘Participate Now’ option. The comment period will close April 9, 2025.
For more information, please contact BLM Salt Lake Field Office at BLM_UT_SL_Mail@blm.gov or 801-320-8300.
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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.