BLM Alaska seeks public input on Pass Creek Mine Plan of Operation
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Anchorage Field Office is seeking public input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the proposed Pass Creek Mine Plan of Operation.
The project area is located in the Yentna Mining District, approximately 5.2 miles southwest of Chelatna Lake, and would reprocess historic mine tailings located on the south side of Pass Creek. The project calls for construction of a bridge, two settling ponds and a 1,000-foot ATV trail to support mining operations. A link to the Draft Environmental Assessment on the BLM ePlanning website can be found at https://www.blm.gov/office/anchorage-field-office.
The BLM welcomes and values diverse views about the public lands it manages on behalf of the American people. Comments will be accepted through Aug. 3, 2019 and can be submitted:
- through the BLM ePlanning website,
- by email to bloranger@blm.gov,
- or by mail to:
BLM Anchorage Field Office
Attn: Pass Creek Mine
4700 BLM Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
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.