Public comments sought for EagleRidge proposal on two oil wells
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VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office is seeking public comment regarding an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposal from EagleRidge Operating, LLC to drill up to two oil wells from two well pads. The project area is located in Uintah County on BLM-managed lands east of Vernal, Utah.
The proposed project would result in the improvement of 3.6 miles of existing road, the construction of 1.6 miles of new road and 15.2 acres of surface disturbance. The well pads and access roads are 3.8 miles north of Highway 149.
The 30-day comment period closes at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 22. Comments are most useful when they are specific and provide new information relevant to the proposal. Comments containing only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response, but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process. For more information or to comment, go to BLM’s ePlanning website https://go.usa.gov/xy2e7.
Comments may be faxed to (435) 781-4410, emailed to UT_Vernal_Comments@blm.gov, or mailed to BLM 170 S 500 E, Vernal, UT 84078. Please, include “EagleRridge” in the subject or ATTN lines.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
For additional project information please contact Stephanie Howard, (435) 781-4400. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 during normal business hours. FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for leaving a message or question. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.