BLM requesting public comment for Truckee Meadows Water Authority proposal
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Carson City, Nev – The BLM, Carson City District, Sierra Front Field Office, is seeking input that will be used to prepare an Environmental Assessment to analyze the direct, indirect and cumulative effects for a proposal from Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) to construct, operate, and maintain an underground water main and pump station in the Toll Road area, in Washoe County, Nevada. Public comments will be accepted through August 22, 2020.
TMWA’s analysis of the South Truckee Meadows General Improvement District east water system indicates there is low water pressure and inadequate water flows for firefighting activities in the system. The proposed improvements will alleviate the low pressure and inadequate flow conditions and increase public safety.
The proposed water main is approximately 1,513 feet long and the pump station will occupy a half acre. An alternate alignment has been proposed if the permission for installation of a portion of the waterline on private land cannot be obtained. The alternate alignment is located entirely on BLM‑administered land, and is proposed to be approximately 796 linear feet, with a 20 feet wide right-of-way (ROW) (0.36 acre) and a temporary construction area of an additional 30 feet on the west and south sides of the alignment (0.58 acre).
“We welcome any comments the public may have on this proposal and encourage them to share any information, issues or concerns that may need to be considered in the development of the environmental assessment,” said Kim Dow, Acting Sierra Front Field Manager.
Please address written comments for the “TMWA”, ATTN: Terah Malsam, Realty Specialist. Comments may be submitted via mail to: 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701, via email: blm_nv_ccdowebmail@blm.gov, or fax at (775)-885-6147.
For more information contact Terah Malsam at 775-885-6153.
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.