⚒️Public Hearing on Warrior Met Coal Mines EIS in Alabama
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Public Hearing, and Request for Comment on the Draft EIS, Maximum Economic Recovery, and Fair Market Value for the Warrior Met Coal Mines EIS Proposed Federal Coal Lease-by-Application for Mine No. 4 (ALES-055797) and Blue Creek Mine No. 1 (ALES-056519), Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Summary
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Warrior Met Coal Mines. The BLM is also announcing that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the Draft EIS, fair market value (FMV), maximum economic recovery (MER), and on factors that may affect the FMV and MER determinations of the coal resources contain in the proposed lease by application (LBA) lease tracts.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines a public hearing and request for comments regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for coal mining operations. This has financial implications for businesses involved in coal extraction and related industries, as they must comply with regulatory requirements, provide feedback, and potentially benefit from new lease opportunities.