BLM: Coalbed report due "Septemberish"
The final version of an environmental study on coalbed methane development in southeastern Montana is due for release by fall, with a decision expected in early 2009, Bureau of Land Management officials said. The report, known as the supplemental environmental-impact study, will include an air quality analysis that went through a more detailed public review earlier this year. The studies are based on drilling up to 18,225 wells over approximately 20 years. Elaine Raper, BLM Miles City Field Office manager, said Wednesday that the supplemental study is scheduled for release sometime in late summer or early fall - "Septemberish," she said.
The final version of an environmental study on coalbed methane development in southeastern Montana is due for release by fall, with a decision expected in early 2009, Bureau of Land Management officials said.
The report, known as the supplemental environmental-impact study, will include an air quality analysis that went through a more detailed public review earlier this year. The studies are based on drilling up to 18,225 wells over approximately 20 years.
Elaine Raper, BLM Miles City Field Office manager, said Wednesday that the supplemental study is scheduled for release sometime in late summer or early fall - "Septemberish," she said. Read more...
