Bureau of Land Management extends public scoping period for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project
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TONOPAH, Nev. — The 30-day public scoping period for the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project began on December 20, 2022 and extended through January 20, 2023. Prior to the close of the scoping period, the BLM received a request for extension from a cooperating agency and a consulting Tribe on the project. In response, the BLM granted an extension accepting comments through February 3, 2023. Prior to the close of the extended scoping period, the BLM received requests for an additional extension from a cooperating agency and from a consulting Tribe. The BLM is granting the additional extension and the public scoping period will now conclude on March 6, 2023.
- On-line via the ePlanning website, https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2012309/510 via the Participate Now tab.
- By regular mail to Scott Distel, BLM Project Manager,50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain, NV 89820.
- Email to BLM_NV_BMDO_TFO_NONRENEWABLE@blm.gov.
- Fax via (775) 635-4034.
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.