BLM seeks public input for September 2017 oil and gas lease sale
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CANON CITY, Colo.--The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on offering thirteen parcels totaling about 2,089 acres of federal minerals within the Royal Gorge Field Office in eastern Colorado in the September 2017 competitive oil and gas lease sale. The proposal includes parcels located in Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Morgan, Weld and Yuma counties.
The BLM wants to hear from the public about any issues and concerns that should be considered in evaluating leasing these parcels. This is the second of three opportunities for public involvement before the September lease sale.
"Input on the proposal will help us evaluate the parcels and prepare the EA," said BLM Royal George Field Office Manager Keith Berger. "The most effective comments will address issues specific to the parcels being considered."
Maps and lease stipulations are available for review at https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/oil-and-gas/leasing/regional-lease-sales/colorado
Comments need to be received by Mar. 13, 2017. They should be e-mailed to blm_co_rg_comments@blm.gov, or mailed to the Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Sept. 2017 Lease Sale, 3028 East Main Street Canon City, CO 81212.
The State of Colorado receives 49 percent of the proceeds from each mineral lease sale and from mineral royalties, with the remainder going to the U.S. government. In Fiscal Year 2015, Colorado received about $247 million from royalties, rentals and bonus bid payments for all federal minerals, including oil and gas. Statewide, more than 22,900 jobs are tied to mineral and energy development on public lands.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail 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.