CONGRESSMAN SALAZAR ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR DESERT ROCK COMMENTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Salazar announced today that the final deadline for public comments on the Desert Rock draft Environmental Impact Statement will be October 9th. Comments must be received in the BIA Gallup office by 4 PM on that day. Comments should be sent to Harrilene Yazzie, Regional NEPA Coordinator, Navajo Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box  1060, Gallup, New Mexico 87305.

“My office has received numerous concerns over the proposed Desert Rock Plant, but it is critical that those living in the southwest Colorado make sure their concerns are heard in the NEPA process,” said Congressman Salazar.  

In addition, the public may send comments by e-mail to the project Web site,  www.desertrockenergy.com, or to the BIA contractor's e-mail account for  this project, desertrockEIS@urscorp.com. The BIA asks that comment writers please include the caption, ``Desert Rock Energy Project DEIS Comments,'' at the top of your letter or in the subject line of your e-mail message.