Heavener Coal Leasing
BLM has requested FS consent for a coal lease by application (LBA). The FS has a consent with stipulations decision to make on the LBA. The BLM has a leasing decision to make. Connected actions both on and off NFS lands will be analyzed in this EIS.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District, Scott and Sebastian County, Arkansas
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 12/26/2023 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ouachita National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Special Use Management; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Plan Amendment
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Ouachita National Forest
Districts:
Cold Springs Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Scott; Sebastian
Legal Land Description:
Secs. 8-11, 14, 15, 17-19 of T. 3 N., R. 32W., and in Sec. 13 of T.3N., R.33W., all of the Fifth Principal Meridian
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Paula Cote
100 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71902
276-220-1670
SM.FS.HeavCoalProj@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/12/2024