The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Geofortis Minerals Mining Operation
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment analyzing two proposed pozzolan mines just north of Hallelujah Junction.
The Sierra Front Field Office has prepared an environmental assessment to analyze the impacts of Geofortis Minerals LLC Pozzolan Mining Operation for the Ironcloud and Cal Mineral Projects proposed Plans of Operation. Public comments will be accepted through October 10, 2020.
“The BLM encourages the public to review the provided documents and submit comments for these two plans of operation,” said Kim Dow, Acting Sierra Front Field Manager.
Geofortis Minerals, LLC, submitted two plans of operation for the Ironcloud and Cal Minerals Projects on the east and west side of US Highway 395, approximately 5.5 miles north of the intersection of US Highway 395 and California State Route 70 in Lassen County, California.
The Cal Minerals Project area is located primarily on split-estate lands, meaning that the surface lands are in private ownership while the subsurface minerals are in public ownership. The project area includes approximately 95 acres of split-estate land and approximately five acres of BLM-managed land. The Ironcloud Project Area includes approximately 4.9 acres of BLM managed surface and mineral estate land.
During the public comment period, the BLM welcomes comments, data or information related to potential issues, impacts and alternatives that should be addressed in the EA. Written comments should be mailed to the BLM Carson City District, Sierra Front Field Office, attn. Sarah Hill, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, Nevada 89701, or by email to: shill@blm.gov with Geofortis in the subject line. To review the EA and other related documents go to https://go.usa.gov/xGKmK
For more information contact: Sarah Hill, Geologist at 775-885-6161.
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.