The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comments on minerals project near Silver Cliff, Colorado
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CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is considering a proposal to expand production of federal minerals near Silver Cliff in Custer County, CO. Colorado Quarries is proposing to develop an additional 7.75 acres of BLM-managed lands at the Black Obsidian Quarry, for a total of 10.75 acres.
“This proposal aims to help meet the needs for mineral materials for landscaping, road base, and concrete in local rural areas and municipalities,” said Royal Gorge Field Manager Keith Berger. “We welcome and appreciate the public’s comments on the draft proposal.”
The draft environmental assessment analyzed the effect of the proposal on communities and natural resources in the area. Comments on the draft environmental assessment may be submitted on the BLM’s ePlanning website at https://go.usa.gov/xGANP until December 7, 2020. The BLM will consider public comments in its final decision on the EA.
In fiscal year 2019, non-energy minerals on BLM lands in Colorado generated approximately $151 million in economic output.
Please be aware that your entire comment, including personal identifying information such as address, phone number, or e-mail address, may be made publicly available at any time. While individuals may request BLM to withhold personal identifying information from public view, the BLM cannot guarantee it will be able to do so.
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.