ELKO – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office, is seeking public input in preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project in Eureka and Lander Counties, Nevada. The 30-day public scoping period will open on June 28, 2023, and will close July 28, 2023.
“BLM Nevada has a strong portfolio of renewable energy projects, the Elko District looks forward to receiving public feedback for this geothermal project proposal,” said District Manager Gerald Dixon.
The proposed Crescent Valley Geothermal Project considers the construction, operation, maintenance and eventual reclamation of a geothermal energy production facility and associated transmission line totaling approximately 2,040 acres on public and privately leased lands. The transmission line would support an approximate 30-megawatt net rated geothermal power generating facility, operated by Ormat Nevada, Inc.
The project would be developed south of Crescent Valley, Nevada, approximately 50 miles southwest of Elko, and located 25 miles south of Interstate 80 via State Highway 306. More information about the proposed project can be found on BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2024416/510.
The BLM encourages the public to participate during external scoping by submitting additional information and comments to better inform the National Environmental Policy Act and decision processes for this project.
Public comments will be accepted until July 28, 2023. Written comments may be mailed to the BLM, Tuscarora Field Office, Attn: Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project, 3900 E Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801, or emailed to BLM_NV_ELDO_TFO_Projects@blm.gov. Comments may also be submitted utilizing the “Participate Now” function at the Project ePlanning page at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2024416/510.
For more information, please contact Lucinda Dockstader at (775) 401-1140 or via email at BLM_NV_ELDO_TFO_Projects@blm.gov.