Black Rock Field Office seeks review of the DNA for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area
Winnemucca, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.) The 30-day comment period will conclude October 31, 2024
The purpose of the DNA being completed for the proposed BLM wild horse and burro gather in the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Areas is to review the potential environmental impacts of the capture, treat and release gather and confirm that the proposed action is adequately analyzed in existing NEPA documents and is in conformance with the land use plan. In accordance with BLM Manual 4720 –Removal, the public is being afforded a 30-day review period on the DNA.
The DNA, titled Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA) Capture, Treat, and Release Wild Horse and Burro Gather, can be viewed and commented on the BLM National NEPA Register. Comments can also be mailed to-
Attn. Buffalo Hills DNA
c/o Winnemucca District Office
5100 East Winnemucca Blvd., Winnemucca, NV 89445.
Comments must be received or postmarked by October 31, 2024.
For more information, contact Garrett Swisher at 775-623-1500.
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.