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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 10, 2021 / Notices
development of localized ground deformation/subsidence type features, which are unlikely to impact surface features due to the strength and thickness of the overlying rock, and any surface expression is anticipated to be local to the immediate mining area and not propagate extensively. Additionally, at the end of mining, model-predicted subsidence from dewatering may cause a four-inch contour of land with the potential for development of fissures.
11 Reclamation to reduce permanent disturbance. Approximately 2,232 acres of total surface disturbance would be reclaimed and would return to postreclamation land uses, including open space, grazing, dispersed recreation, and wildlife habitat, while 523 acres would remain permanently altered.
The proposed project has the potential to affect golden eagle nests and territories; therefore, NGM has prepared an Eagle Conservation Plan ECP and has requested an incidental take permit for golden eagles in the area in which NGM proposes to conduct mining operations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service USFWS is considering the applicants request for incidental take, as allowed under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Eagle Act for the purpose of resource development and recovery operations. The USFWS will evaluate the applicants ECP, which describes NGMs request for incidental take authorization for impacts resulting from their proposed mining operations.
The DEIS will analyze any potential effects and impacts of the proposed project on golden eagles and may also analyze impacts and develop alternatives associated with the USFWS
eagle take permit decision under the Eagle Act.

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Anticipated Permits and Authorizations The BLM anticipates that the following permits and authorizations will be required for the mine:
Air Quality Operating Permit: NDEP
Bureau of Air Pollution Control Eagle Take Permit: USFWS
Explosives Permit: U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives General Stormwater Discharge Permit:
NDEP Bureau of Water Pollution Control Hazardous Materials Storage Permit:
Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshall, and State Emergency Response Commission Industrial Artificial Pond Permit:
Nevada Department of Wildlife Habitat Division
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Jurisdictional Delineation Report Concurrence: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Liquefied Petroleum Gas License:
Nevada Board of the Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Notification of Commencement of Operations MSHA
Permit to Appropriate Water: Nevada Division of Water Resources Permit to Operate: Nevada Division of Minerals Plan of Operations/Record of Decision: BLM
Potable Water System Permit: Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water Radioactive Materials License:
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Reclamation Permit and Reclamation Cost Determination: NDEP Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation Section 401 Certification: NDEP
Bureau of Water Pollution Control Septic Treatment Permit, Holding Tank Permit, Sewage Disposal System Permit: NDEP Bureau of Water Pollution Control Water Pollution Control Permit: NDEP
Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation Schedule for the Decision-Making Process The BLM anticipates a decision in May of 2022.
Public Scoping Process This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. Scoping meetings will be virtual. An announcement about when and how to access the virtual meetings online will be posted on the BLMs project website.
The purpose of public scoping is to identify relevant issues that will influence the scope of the environmental analysis, including alternatives, and guide the process for developing the environmental impact statement. The BLM will use and coordinate the NEPA public scoping to help fulfill the public involvement requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act 54 U.S.C.
306108 as provided in 36 CFR
800.2d3. The information about historic and cultural resources within the area potentially affected by the proposed action will assist the BLM in identifying and evaluating impacts to such resources.
The BLM will conduct government-togovernment consultation with Indian Tribes in accordance with Executive Order 13175 and other policies.

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Agencies will give due consideration to Tribal concerns, including impacts on Indian trust assets and treaty rights and potential impacts to cultural resources.
The BLM invites Federal, State, and local agencies, along with Tribes and other stakeholders that may be interested in or affected by the proposed Goldrush Mine to participate in scoping.
Agencies with regulatory authority or special expertise, if eligible, may request or be requested by the BLM to participate in the development of the environmental analysis as a cooperating agency.
Request for Identification of Potential Alternatives, Information, and Analyses Relevant to the Proposed Action The BLM requests assistance with identifying potential alternatives to the Proposed Action to be considered. As alternatives should resolve a problem with the Proposed Action, please indicate the purpose of the suggested alternative. The BLM also requests that potential impacts that should be analyzed be identified. Impacts should be a result of the action; therefore, please identify the activity and the potential impact that should be analyzed. Information that reviewers have that would assist in the development of alternatives or analysis of resources issues is also helpful.
Lead and Cooperating Agencies The BLM is the lead agency.
Cooperating agencies include the USFWS, the USEPA, the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the Nevada Department of Transportation, and Eureka County.
Decision Maker The BLM Battle Mountain District Manager, Doug Furtado, is the responsible official.
Nature of Decision To Be Made The BLM will issue a decision on the proposed Plan of Operations for the Goldrush mine project.
It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times and in such manner that they are useful to the agencys preparation of the environmental impact statement.
Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewers concerns and contentions.
Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted
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