The BLM is seeking public comment during a 30-day scoping period on an application for a right-of-way amendment to reconstruct a portion of the Gate Canyon section of Wells Draw Road. The BLM announcement states that applicant Duchesne County Special Services District 2 proposes to bring the section of the Wells Draw Road into conformance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials design standards. “We have the responsibility to assess the potential effects of the proposal on the environment, cultural resources and the many people who use these lands and resources,” shares BLM Green River District Manager Lance Porter. “Public input helps BLM to understand potential issues and impacts from the proposed road reconstruction.” Of the approximately 5.2 miles of roadway proposed to be reconstructed, 2.7 miles are on land managed by the BLM and 2.5 miles are on land managed by SITLA. Documents were made available on the publicly accessible BLM National NEPA Register on January 9th. Written comments will be accepted by letter, email or ePlanning submission online until February 8th. The BLM notes that the most useful comments are specific and contain technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action and/or project area. Email comments to blm_ut_vernal_comments@blm.gov.
Link: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2022551/510
