Project Vitals
Proposed Location: Riverside County, six miles north of Desert Center
Electricity Production Capacity: 150 megawatts
Company: enXco
Acreage: 1,208 acres
Status: Publication of DEIS
Public Comment: Submit comments by July 17, 2012
Electrictrical Transmission Connection: Either via the adjacent Desert Sunlight project's 230 kV gen-tie, or the planned Red Bluff Substation
Conpany's Expected Benefit:
- The project would generate enough electricity to power about 45,000 homes
- The project would have a peak construction workforce of about 300 employees
Public Comments
Publication of a Notice of Availability in today’s Federal Register initiates a 90-day public comment period for the EIS and possible plan amendment that ends July 17, 2012. During the comment period, BLM will solicit public comment on issues, concerns, potential impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures that should be considered in writing the Final EIS that will be released later this year.
For further information please contact Lynnette Elser, project manager, (951) 697-5233, or cadesertharvest@blm.gov. Written comments may be sent to Lynnette Elser, Desert Harvest Project Manager, 22835 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 or to the e-mail address provided above.
as of May 10, 2012
Public Comment Received on May 14, 2012
Public Meetings and Hearings
DEIS Public Workshops will be held on May 14, 2012 at the following locations and times
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Lake Tamarisk Clubhouse, 26-251 Parkview Drive, Desert Center, CA 92239 |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Joshua Tree Community Center, 6171 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree, CA 92252 |
Future meetings, hearings and any other public involvement activities will be announced at least 15 days in advance through public notices, media releases, and/or mailings.
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