BLM seeks public comment on Washington County Landfill expansion proposal
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ST. GEORGE, Utah—Washington County could receive 55 acres to extend the life of its landfill by as much as 25 years through a proposal to transfer Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to the county.
“This proposal is an effort by the BLM at the request of Washington County to help identify ways to support the local community,” said Ahmed Mohsen, BLM’s Color Country District Manager. “This is a proposal that affects balance and multiple use.”
If there are no valid objections to the proposal, the BLM will move forward with the conveyance.
Information concerning the conveyance, including planning and environmental documents, are available for review during business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, at the BLM St. George Field Office (except Federal holidays), or online at https://go.usa.gov/xQq6N.
The public review and comment period closes at 4:30 p.m. on May 3, 2018. Please note that the most useful comments are those that identify issues relevant to the proposed action or contain new technical or scientific information. Comments that contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response, but may be considered in the BLM’s decision-making process. Please reference the “Washington County Landfill” when submitting comments. Comments may be mailed, hand delivered, or faxed. The BLM will not consider comments received via telephone calls or email.
Written comments should be mailed to: Bureau of Land Management, St. George Field Office, 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790, Attn: Teresa Burke, or faxed to (435) 688-3252.
Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
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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.