BLM Pocatello Field Office seeks public comment on parcel nominated for oil and gas leasing
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BOISE, Idaho – The BLM Pocatello Field Office recently announced the start of a 15-day public review and comment period for a preliminary environmental assessment that evaluates the availability of land nominated for competitive oil and gas leasing.
The area nominated for leasing involves one parcel totaling 836.23 acres of split estate lands (private surface with federal subsurface mineral estate) in Bonneville County, Idaho.
“We look forward to receiving helpful feedback regarding the availability of this parcel of land for competitive leasing,” said Melissa Warren, Pocatello Field Manager. “This is the first step to potentially identify energy sources that are important for our country’s energy independence.”
The comment period runs from March 27 until April 10. The preliminary documents are available online at https://go.usa.gov/xQC2J. Comments may be submitted via mail to the Bureau of Land Management, Pocatello Field Office, 4350 Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, Idaho 83204 or via email to Bryce Anderson at bdanderson@blm.gov. Please reference “Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Bonneville County” on correspondence.
If you have any questions please contact Bryce Anderson, geologist, at 208-478-6353 or via email at bdanderson@blm.gov.
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.