The HTNF would make approximately 662,700 acres of NFS lands administratively available for geothermal leasing. The lands to be made available include portions of the Bridgeport, Tonopah, Austin and Ely Ranger Districts.
Location
Portions of the Bridgeport, Austin, Tonopah and Ely Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
04/15/2011
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/30/2011
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/25/2012
4
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Geothermal Leasing on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest | Decision Signed Date: 09/18/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/25/2012 |
| Forests | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Districts | Bridgeport Ranger District; Austin Ranger District; Tonopah Ranger District; Ely Ranger District |