Stillwater Field Office seeks public comment for Diamond Flat Geothermal Exploration Project
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CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Stillwater Field Office has initiated a 30-day scoping period for public input on the Diamond Flat geothermal exploration project proposed by Ormat Nevada, Inc. Public input will be used in the development of an environmental analysis. Currently, agency staff and contractors are collecting baseline information. This includes seeking information and identifying historic properties in or near the project area. Public comments will be accepted March 1 through March 30, 2022.
The site is located approximately 20 miles south of Fallon, Nev., in Churchill County. According to the proposed exploration program, Ormat would complete up to 33 shallow direct push holes and up to four temperature gradient wells to better outline the extent of the local geothermal resource. Based on the outcome of these initial exploration efforts, Ormat would drill up to 19 geothermal exploration wells to confirm the presence of an economical geothermal resource within the proposed project area.
“BLM encourages the public to participate during external scoping by submitting additional information and comments to better inform the environmental and decision processes for this project,” said Stillwater Field Manager, Jake Vialpando.
Comments can be submitted by mail to BLM Carson City District, Attn: Melanie Hornsby, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89703 or faxed to 775-885-6147.
For additional information regarding the project and to submit comments online go to https://go.usa.gov/xz2ZY If your should have any questions, or computer access issues, contact Melanie Hornsby at mhornsby@blm.gov.
Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
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