BLM seeks public comment on the Uinta Wind Energy Road Access Project
Event Description
KEMMERER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact (FONSI) of proposed access roads, buried power lines, and ancillary facilities in support of Uinta Wind Energy LLC’s, Wind Farm Project. The wind turbines will be located on private and state lands in Uinta County, Wyoming.
If approved, Uinta Wind Energy LLC would be granted an amendment to their existing right-of-way WYW-171501 to construct and operate an additional 4.6 miles of access roads, buried distribution and collection power lines, buried communications lines, and ancillary facilities on approximately 56 acres of public lands. The Uinta Wind Energy LLC must obtain all federal, state, and local permits and approvals before construction begins.
Additional information and maps are available for review at the https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030232/570, where written comments may be submitted through the “Participate Now” option. The 15-day public comment period will close August 22, 2024.
For more information, please contact blm_wy_912@blm.gov or 307-775-6328.
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.