BLM seeks public comment for a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Office’s Resource Management Plans
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Grand Junction, Colo.– The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Grand Junction Field Office and Colorado River Valley Field Office Resource Management Plans.
“Public participation was key to the development of BLM’s original Resource Management Plans, and will be for this supplement as well,” stated Upper Colorado River District Manager Greg Larson. “The new analysis will ensure that our Resource Management Plans will best serve our multiple use mission for the future.”
The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is being completed in response to a court decision on the Colorado River Valley plan and will consider an expanded range of alternatives for oil and gas management throughout the land managed by the two field offices. The BLM will also reanalyze climate impacts to include post-production greenhouse gas emissions. Decisions in both Resource Management Plans unrelated to fluid mineral management remain in effect as BLM prepares the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.
Today’s publication of a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register initiates a 30-day public scoping period. The public may submit comments regarding alternatives, scope, issues, or new information via the BLM ePlanning website https://go.usa.gov/xtrgf. The BLM will announce dates of upcoming virtual public meetings on the ePlanning website. The next steps following scoping will include a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, the final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, and a Record of Decision.
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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.