The Bureau of Land Management Invites Public Comment on R&PP to Sevier County
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RICHFIELD, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on Sevier County’s Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PP) proposal to expand its current landfill. A draft environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review and comment concurrent with public review of the Notice of Realty Action (NORA) published in the Federal Register today. The 45-day public comment period for both the EA and the NORA ends on Jan. 25, 2021.
“The Bureau of Land Management strives to be a good neighbor and the R&PP Act allows us to facilitate providing critical infrastructure for Sevier County’s waste management,” said Richfield Field Manager Joelle McCarthy. “We welcome any input from the public on this proposal.”
Sevier County filed a R&PP Act application with the BLM’s Richfield Field Office to expand its current landfill. If approved, the county forecasts the expansion will add at least 20 years to the life of the landfill. Under the R&PP Act, the BLM may transfer ownership of the land for specific benefits to the community.
Comments must be submitted or postmarked by Jan. 25 2021, to be considered. Written comments may be mailed or emailed. Please reference “Sevier County NORA” when submitting comments.
Mail: Richfield Field Office, 150 East 900 North, Richfield, Utah 84701
Email: BLM_UT_RF_Comments@blm.gov
Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
For additional information, contact Michael Utley, Realty Specialist, at mutley@blm.gov, or (435) 896-1500, or visit https://go.usa.gov/xvjmr. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.