BLM seeks public input for Bell Mountain Exploration Corporation EA
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office, will be preparing an environmental assessment (EA) to analyze the direct, indirect and cumulative effects for a new Mine Plan of Operations and Reclamation Plan submitted by Bell Mountain Exploration Corporation. Public comments will be accepted through August 22, 2019.
The proposed Bell Mountain Mine would consist of open pit mining and heap leach processing located in Churchill County, Nevada, approximately 40 miles southeast of Fallon, Nevada, and would mine for gold and silver. In addition, to accommodate the Proposed Action, one new right-of-way for a water conveyance pipeline and use of the existing Earthquake Fault Road would require authorization. The Proposed Action would encompass approximately 181 acres of new disturbance on BLM-administered lands.
For more information contact Sarah Hill, Geologist at 5665 Morgan Mill Rd, Carson City, Nevada 89701, 775-885-6161. Comments can also be emailed to blm_nv_ccdowebmail@blm.gov or faxed to 775-885-6147, attn.: Sarah Hill. A project summary can be viewed at https://go.usa.gov/xyfxW
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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.