BLM seeks public comment on Homer Deep Unit proposal near De Beque
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SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an oil and gas exploration and development program northwest of De Beque, Colo.
Black Hills Plateau Production’s Homer Deep Unit Master Development Plan proposes development of up to 36 wells on four new well pads and one existing well pad as well as associated access roads and gathering lines. Each well pad would encompass about 7 acres.
The BLM is asking the public to identify comments, concerns and issues before it begins drafting the environmental assessment of this proposal.
Comments will be most helpful if received by April 29, 2015. Written comments and questions should be directed to the Colorado River Valley Field Office at 2300 River Frontage Road, Silt, CO 81652 or submitted electronically to blm_co_si_mail@blm.gov.
Copies of the proposed action that further detail the proposed oil and gas development are available for review at the BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office and online at https://www.blm.gov/epl-front-office/eplanning/lup/lup_register.do.
Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, 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.