BLM seeks public comment for IACX Energy Project environmental assessment

Organization:

Bureau of Land Management

BLM Office:

Price Field Office

Media Contact:

Heather O'Hanlon

PRICE, Utah –The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment for the IACX Energy Project, which proposes to drill one vertical exploratory well under its Federal lease located approximately 19 miles northwest of Green River, Utah.  The 14-day public comment period runs from July 13 to July 27.

"We are committed to hearing from all area stakeholders about decisions that may affect local public land resources,” said District Manager, Gary Torres.  “The BLM values public opinion as we seek to balance the development of important minerals while also protecting the resources entrusted under our care."

Flow testing conducted on the proposed well site will determine whether it contains both a sufficient quantity and quality of gas.  If confirmed, then IACX will undertake additional exploration activities.  If determined that the gas resource is not viable, IACX will plug the well, remove all equipment, and restore the site to its current condition in accordance with the district reclamation guidelines.

Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments online through BLM’s ePlanning project page at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/home, where the current EA is also available. Comments can be added by clicking the “Documents” tab, then click the “Comment on Document” button.

You may submit comments via e-mail at blm_ut_pr_comments@blm.gov or by mail to the following address:  BLM-Price Field office, Attn:  IACX Energy, 125 South 600 West, Price, UT 84501.  Comments submitted by mail must be postmarked by July 27, 2018.


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.