ORMAT Technologies is proposing to construct and operat a geothermal power plant northeast of Austin, Nevada. Majority of project will be on BLM administered lands. A portion of the powerline will cross National Forest System lands.
Location
McGinness Hills; northeast of Austin, Nevada
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/04/2010
2
Comment Period
06/01/2011
3
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| McGinness Hills Geothermal Development Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2011 Legal Notice Date: 07/28/2011 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Austin Ranger District |