Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Darrough Hot Springs Geothermal Lease Application Analysis

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nye, Nevada Tonopah Ranger District

Geothermal lease application adjacent to Darrough Hot Springs (western edge of Big Smoky Valley, just north of Carvers), including 160 acres of National Forest. USFS will decide whether to consent to BLM lease issuance.

Location

Western edge of Big Smoky Valley; just north of town of Carvers

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
06/13/2007
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/13/2008
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/24/2008
4
Decision
08/2009 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Darroughs Hot Springs Geothermal Leasing ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/18/2009 Legal Notice Date: 08/28/2009
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsTonopah Ranger District
Minerals and geology