BLM Issues Final EIS for the Riley Ridge to Natrona Pipeline Project
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ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – In support of the Department’s goal to promote energy independence and create jobs, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Riley Ridge to Natrona Pipeline Project today.
The proposed project by Denbury Resources could create approximately 490 jobs during the 2-year construction period while generating $1.9 million in state and local taxes. The project would include construction of a pipeline system within two 243-mile long rights-of-way through Fremont, Sublette, Sweetwater, and Natrona counties in Wyoming.
Rights-of-way of varying width would be granted for both construction and operation of the pipelines. These rights-of-way are typically larger during the construction phase and shrink down for the permanent operation phase. The Riley Ridge Sweetening Plant, access roads, power lines, injection wells, and other small facilities are also planned as part of the project and analyzed in the Final EIS.
The BLM prepared the Final EIS to analyze the potential impacts of the Applicant’s three right-of-way applications and two proposed injection wells. The Final EIS can be reviewed online at https://go.usa.gov/xPfkk. The Final EIS does not include a final decision, BLM will issue a Record of Decision (ROD) after a 30 day waiting period.
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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.