BLM seeks comment on proposed plan amendment and land sale in Nevada

TONOPAH, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management invites public input on a proposal to sell approximately 249 acres of BLM-administered public lands in Nye County roughly 64 miles southwest of Ely.

The Bureau is seeking information on preliminary issues and planning criteria to be considered for a Resource Management Plan Amendment and associated Environmental Assessment. The analysis will evaluate the potential direct sale of the parcel to the Foreland/Eagle Springs Refinery at fair market value.

Foreland/Eagle Springs requested to buy a 40-acre parcel for petroleum refinery operations that the company currently holds through an authorized BLM right-of-way grant, as well as an additional adjacent 208.74 acres for future growth. Sale of the parcel will not affect public access for recreation or other uses in the area or impact jobs or socioeconomic conditions.

“BLM is committed to responsible multiple use management of public lands,” said Battle Mountain District Manager Douglas Furtado. “By making the land sale process accessible and transparent, we ensure that the interested public has an opportunity to provide important and useful information to assist the decision-making process.”

BLM welcomes public comment on the scope of the analysis, potential alternatives, and identification of relevant information and studies related to this issue. BLM will accept comments received on or before Aug. 12, 2024. More information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. Comments must come in through either the website or by mail to the BLM Tonopah Field Office, ATTN: Foreland Refinery Direct Land Sale, P.O. Box 911 (1553 South Main Street), Tonopah, Nevada 89049.