BLM Authorizes Road Stabilization at Buckhorn Wash and Approves Coal Exploration within Manti-La Sal National Forest
BLM Approves Emergency Stabilization for Flood-Damaged Buckhorn Wash Roadway
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed a Categorical Exclusion (CX) for the Buckhorn Wash Emergency Stabilization Project (DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2026-0013-CX). This action authorizes emergency measures to address significant roadway damage caused by recent flooding events.
Multiple flooding events within Buckhorn Wash have damaged the existing roadway at the Furniture Draw area and other lower water crossings. These impacts have reduced accessibility to several campsites and cultural resources that provide educational value for public enjoyment. The CX ensures that stabilization efforts can proceed promptly to restore safe access and protect valuable public resources.
The CX can be viewed at the following ePlanning website. https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=47764DF3-A7F2-F011-8407-001DD80C29F3
For more information, please contact the BLM Price Field Office at 435-636-3600.
Canyon Fuel Company Authorized for Coal Exploration Drilling in Manti-La Sal National Forest
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed a Categorical Exclusion (CX) for the Canyon Fuel Company, LLC (CFC) Exploration Project (DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2026-0015-CX). This CX authorizes exploration activities proposed by CFC outside of their existing federal coal leases in Sevier and Sanpete counties within the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
CFC currently operates the Sufco Mine under federal coal leases and seeks to conduct exploration in adjacent areas, which requires an exploration license under 43 CFR 3410. The project includes drilling 10 exploration holes—6 conventional track-mounted holes and 4 helicopter-assisted drill sites—resulting in approximately 2.1 acres of temporary disturbance.
The CX ensures that exploration can proceed in compliance with federal regulations while minimizing environmental impacts. The CX can be viewed at the following ePlanning website: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=52764DF3-A7F2-F011-8407-001DD80C29F3
For more information, please contact the BLM Price Field Office at 435-636-3600.
The BLM manages about 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.