BLM seeks public comment on proposed Muddy Creek wild horse gather

By STAFF REPORTS

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed wild horse gather, removal and fertility treatment in the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area (HMA).    
    The Muddy Creek HMA is located in Emery County, approximately 20 miles south of Ferron in the San Rafael Swell. 
    It consists of approximately 283,400 acres of public and state lands.
    The EA analyzes a proposal to gather and remove excess wild horses and apply fertility control between two and four times over a 10-year period. 
    The EA, including maps, is available on ePlanning at:  https://eplanning.blm.gov/epl-front-office/eplanning/nepa/nepa_register.do; search for project name “Muddy.”
    Written comments will be accepted by letter or e-mail until May 20. 
    Special attention will be given to those comments that contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. 
    Comments should be as specific as possible. Comments that contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process. 
    Please reference “Muddy Creek Wild Horse Gather Plan EA” when submitting comments.
     Written comments may be mailed or e-mailed using the following:
Mail
BLM Price Field Office
Attn:  Price Field Office Manager
125 S. 600 W.
Price, UT  84501
         E-mail
blm_ut_pr_whb@blm.gov.
     Those who provide comments are advised that before including their address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information, they should be aware that the entire comment, including the personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. 
    While those commenting can ask in their comments to withhold personal identifying information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee that they will be able to do so.
     For additional EA-specific information, please contact Mike Tweddell at (435) 636-3600. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question with the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.