Navajo Coal Firm Eyes Big Wyoming Lease—Eco Drama Unfolds
Published Date: 8/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is reviewing a plan for Navajo Transitional Energy Company to lease coal land at the West Antelope Mine in Wyoming. They’ve released a report on the environmental impact and want your thoughts on how much coal can be recovered and what a fair price should be. If you live nearby or care about coal mining, now’s the time to join the public hearing and share your opinion before decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public comment on coal lease value
The Bureau of Land Management released an environmental impact statement and is holding a public hearing to get comments on the Maximum Economic Recovery (MER) and Fair Market Value (FMV) for Navajo Transitional Energy Company’s proposed federal coal lease by application WYW-184599 at the West Antelope Mine in Campbell and Converse Counties, Wyoming. If you live nearby or care about the coal resources, you can attend the hearing and submit comments before decisions are made.
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