BLM opens public comment period for September lease sale
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(Billings, Mont.) – In continuing efforts to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a 15-day public comment period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located within Bowman, McKenzie, and Divide counties in North Dakota. The 15-day period will end on April 18, 2018.
This public comment period is intended to solicit input on issues and potential impacts described in the EA.
Please refer to the BLM e-Planning website for updated information on the sale and associated documents or to submit electronic comments, go to https://go.usa.gov/xQxAS for North Dakota.
If you prefer to submit hard copy comments you can mail or hand-delivery during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to:
Mail: Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Office
Attention: Kathleen Bockness
111 Garryowen Drive
Miles City, MT 59301
Those who provide comments are advised that before including their address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information, they should be aware that the entire comment – including the personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While those commenting can ask in their comments to withhold personal identifying information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee that they will be able to do so.
For more information, contact the BLM Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Office at (406) 233-2800.
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.