The Fishlake National Forest proposes to consent to lease (with stipulations) through the BLM, three parcels for geothermal resources. The three lease parcels encompass NFS lands open to fluid mineral leasing.
Location
East of Cove Fort, Utah, near the junction of I-15 and I-70, and south of Sulphurdale, Utah, on the east of I-15.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/26/2025
2
Comment Period
12/04/2025
3
Objection Period Start
01/22/2026
4
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Geothermal |
| Cove Fort- Sulphur Peak Geothermal Leasing | Decision Signed Date: 03/24/2026 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Fillmore Ranger District; Beaver Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |