CEDAR CITY — The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to review and comment on an environmental assessment for the Bailey Mountain Geothermal Exploration Project.
Ormat Nevada, Inc. proposes to construct and operate up to 20 geothermal exploration wells in Beaver County, approximately four miles north of Milford. The project’s environmental assessment will be open to a 30-day public comment period.
“Public input is critical in ensuring that we consider all potential impacts to the land, resources, and programs we manage,” BLM Cedar City Field Manager Paul Briggs said. “This is just one piece of a diverse portfolio of existing and upcoming projects directly related to current Administration priorities for renewable energy.”
Ormat Nevada, Inc. intends to explore the geothermal energy production potential which, if found, could provide additional sources of reliable renewable energy. The wells proposed as part of the project would be located within federal geothermal leases on public lands managed by the BLM and leased by Ormat Nevada, Inc. The area of interest for the project encompasses some 1,885 acres.
Documents and the instructions to comment are available on the BLM ePlanning website. Those who do not have digital access to the documents but would like to view a copy should call the Cedar City Field Office, 435-865-3000, Monday-Friday during business hours, except holidays. Written comments may be emailed, mailed or submitted via the BLM ePlanning website. Reference “Bailey Mountain Geothermal” when submitting comments.
Useful links and an address follow:
- BLM ePlanning Website
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Bailey Mountain Geothermal, 176 DL Sargent Drive, Cedar City, Utah 84721
Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable 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.
The BLM must receive written comments by March 24, 2022, to be considered. The most useful comments are specific and contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments that contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process.
For additional information, contact Ed Ginouves, Cedar City Field Office Geologist, at 435-865-3040. People who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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