BLM announces Record of Decision for Rhyolite Ridge Lithium Boron Project in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project (Project) located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The ROD constitutes the decision of the BLM to approve the plan of operations for the Project.
The Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior signed the ROD on October 24, 2024.
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.