BLM seeks comments on Designated Leasing Area related to solar development near the Apex Industrial Area
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LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to the 1998 Resource Management Plan and draft environmental assessment for the Dry Lake East Designated Leasing Area (DLA.) The proposed DLA is about 10 miles northeast of Las Vegas and east of the existing Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone. If approved, the DLA would allow BLM to conduct a competitive lease auction for photovoltaic solar development.
The proposal aligns with the Department of Interior’s priority of sustainably developing our energy and natural resources.
“The DLA is a good opportunity for renewable energy production on public lands and we look forward to receiving input from the public on this proposal,” said Gayle Marrs-Smith, BLM Las Vegas Field Office Manager.
The 30-day public comment period begins today and closes on November 19, 2018.
More information about the project can be found on the BLM’s ePlanning website at https://go.usa.gov/xnbdU.
Written comments may be mailed to the BLM, Las Vegas Field Office, Attn: Herman Pinales, 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130; emailed to BLM_NV_SNDO_DLE_DLA@blm.gov or faxed to 702-515-5010.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware 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 your personal identifying information from public review, 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.