Wright Area Coal Lease by Application (LBA)
This project will analyze the applications for coal leases in the Wright Area for continuing coal mining for the Jacobs Ranch, Black Thunder and North Antelope Rochelle Mines. The environmental documents are available at: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/documents/hpd/Wright-Coal.html
Project Summary
Location Summary:
East of Wright, WY
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 07/03/2007 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/31/2011 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/30/2010 |
| Decision | 11/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Lead Management Unit:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Record of Decision South Hilight Field Lease by Application
Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2010
(FS Withdrawn)
Legal Notice Date: 12/26/2010
Record of Decision South Hilight Field Lease by Application
Decision Signed Date: 06/01/2011
(Reversed in Appeal (215))
Legal Notice Date: 06/03/2011
Record of Decision South Porcupine Field Lease by Application
Decision Signed Date: 07/14/2011
Legal Notice Date: 07/19/2011
Record of Decision North Porcupine Field Lease by Application
Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2011
Legal Notice Date: 10/04/2011
Record of Decision North Hilight Field Lease by Application
Decision Signed Date: 11/22/2011
Legal Notice Date: 12/01/2011
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Campbell
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Misty Hays
2250 East Richards Street
Douglas, WY 82633-8922
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/11/2017