Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Navajo Transitional Energy Company's Federal Mining Plan Modification for Federal Lease MTM 94378
Published Date: 1/13/2025
Notice
Summary
Navajo Transitional Energy Company wants to expand its coal mining near Sheridan, Wyoming, by digging up nearly 40 million more tons of coal and disturbing 162.5 more acres of land. The government just released the final environmental report on this plan, and a 30-day review period starts soon before a final decision is made. This affects local communities, the environment, and energy production in the area.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Partial Mining Selected — 19.3 Mt
OSMRE selected the Partial Mining alternative as the preferred option. Under that alternative, approval would allow about 78.5 acres of surface disturbance and recovery of about 19.3 million tons of Federal coal from the LBA1 tracts over a five-year term.
Local Taxes, Royalties, Payroll Affected
The Final EIS says socio-economic effects were evaluated including changes to state and local taxes, royalties, fees, lease bids and bonuses, and payroll benefits. Those changes could affect local government revenue and worker pay if the mining plan modification is approved.
Environmental and EJ Effects Evaluated
The Final EIS analyzes potential effects on air quality, greenhouse gas emissions (measured in carbon dioxide equivalent for 20-year and 100-year global warming potentials), surface and groundwater, threatened and endangered species, soils, cultural and visual resources, and wildlife. The analysis explicitly includes socio‑economic effects to Environmental Justice populations.
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