BLM seeks public input on a proposed oil and gas well
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MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal from Wesco Operating, Inc. to drill an oil and gas well in northern San Juan County, Utah. The proposed well pad is located on public lands approximately 1.7 miles southeast of Looking Glass Rock. The company proposes to access the 5.5 acre well-site via U.S. Route 191 and county-maintained Route 179, which crosses private lands through the Wilson Arch community.
The BLM is committed to sustainable development of energy and natural resources. The Moab Field Office is in the initial stages of the environmental review process for this project and is seeking information from the public to help identify issues, develop alternatives, and guide the analysis for a well-informed decision.
Additional information, including a map, is available for review on the BLM’s ePlanning website: https://go.usa.gov/xPnyA. Input may be submitted the following ways:
- Online via the ePlanning website, select the “Comment on Document” button
- Via mail to the Bureau of Land Management, Attention: Douglas Rowles, 82 East Dogwood, Moab, UT 84532.
Public input will be accepted October 30 through November 14, 2018. Comments regarding concerns or issues, additional facts or information, or specifically addressing the proposal are most helpful. Please be aware, your entire comment – including personal identifying information – may be made publicly available.
For additional information about the project proposal, please contact Douglas Rowles, Natural Resource Specialist, at 435 259-2100. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question. The FRS is available 24/7. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.