BLM seeks public comment on Color-of-Title patent of a 40-acre parcel
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CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, has completed a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Dodge Family Trust Color of Title Project. Public comments will be accepted through June 22, 2017.
The purpose of the proposed land disposal (sale), is to provide the Trustee of the Dodge Family Living Will, a patent to the 40 acre parcel of public land located in Washoe County. The family has been in possession of by way of warranty deed and has been paying the required property taxes to Washoe County since 1894. The EA analyzes the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects from issuing the patent.
The EA and associated documents including the map are available at: http://bit.ly/2t3enqp during the public comment period. Please send written comments to Victoria Wilkins, Assistant Field Manager, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, Nevada, 89703, or fax at 775-885-6147, and email to: blm_nv_ccdowebmail@blm.gov. Comments should include “Color-of Title” in the subject line.
For more information, please contact Victoria Wilkins at 775-885-6198, or email at vwilkins@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.