USA, Idaho: Comments Invited on Big Creek Geothermal Energy Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest; Idaho; Big Creek Geothermal Leasing Proposal (Federal Register)

Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by October 26, 2015

The Salmon-Challis National Forest in east, central Idaho will prepare an environmental impact statement to analyze the potential effects of geothermal development on approximately 5,600 acres. The decision will be whether to proceed with geothermal leasing and, if so, under what stipulations.

Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by October 26, 2015. The draft environmental impact statement is expected in May, 2016 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in September, 2016.

Send written comments to Big Creek Geothermal EIS Project, Salmon-Challis National Forest, 1206 South Challis Street, Salmon, ID 83467. Comments may also be sent via email to comments-intermtn-salmon-challis@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 208-756-5151.

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