Wyo-Ben, Inc. proposes to expand its mining operations by 28.1 acres on federal land. Up to 10 acres per year would be disturbed over the 3 year life of the mine.
The EA has been prepared to analyze the impacts of the proposed project. It is available for public review and comment by visiting the BLM website at http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/documents/cyfo/wyo-ben.html. The plan of operations submitted by Wyo-Ben, Inc. is available for review at the Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street in Cody.
The public comment period runs from May 15 through June 15, 2013. Comments may be emailed to cody_wymail@blm.gov; please include "WYOBEN175" in the subject line. Comments may also be mailed to AFM Minerals and Lands, BLM-Cody Field Office, 1002 Blackburn Street, Cody, WY, 82414.
For more information, please contact BLM Geologist Lisa Marks at 307-578-5900.