Environmental Assessment Completed

Ruby Mountains Oil and Gas Leasing Availability Analysis

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Elko, Nevada Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units

Proposal is to analyze approximately 54,000 acres of National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains for oil and gas leasing availability.

Location

Lands proposed run from Lamoille Canyon south to Sherman Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2017
2
Comment Period
04/06/2018
3
Objection Period Start
03/16/2019
4
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Ruby Mountains Oil and Gas Leasing Availability AnalysisDecision Signed Date: 05/07/2019
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsMountain City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology