Public Comment Letters

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Comment Title Description Search Terms Date Final Comment Letter
St. Anthony Uranium Mine 90% Closure Closeout Plan The Mining and Mineral Division (MMD) recently received the 90% Closure Closeout Plan (CCOP) for the St. Anthony Mine Permit from United Nuclear Corporation (UNC). Pursuant to 19.10.5.506 (E) NMAC, MMD is requesting comments from your agency regarding the the 90% CCOP. In accordance with 19.10.5.506 (E) NMAC, your agency has 60 days from the date of receipt of this letter in which to provide comments. The St. Anthony Mine 90% CCOP is available via Sharepoint for download at the link below and will also be shared with your agency via email. Mine Closeout Plan, Mine Permit 2026-01-13 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5207.pdf
Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements project along the Rio Grande mainstem from roughly the southern boundary of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge to north of the southern border of Socorro County. Environmental Impact Statement, Erosion Control, Fish/Wildlife Habitat Improvement, Riparian Restoration, River/Stream Management, Threatened or Endangered Species, Water Diversions/Irrigation, Water Infrastructure 2026-01-12 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5374.pdf
Laguna del Campo access road and parking lot - Parcel Disposal Species list only. Creating an EA for parcel disposal. Environmental Assessment, Land Sale/Exchange 2026-01-12 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5498.pdf
Sustainable Rivers Program U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Regarding E-flows on the Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received funding to perform a variety of tasks, including evaluating ecology-flow relationships below Abiquiu Dam on the Rio Chama to understand how e-flows impact species of management and conservation concern and the habitats upon which they depend. They are also exploring opportunities to implement e-flow recommendations at Abiquiu Dam. Biological Survey, River/Stream Management, Water Management 2026-01-12 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5500.pdf
Soda Spring Restoration Construction of a pipe fence to protect wetland from grazing, invasive removal and riparian plantings and seedings. Fencing, Fish/Wildlife Habitat Improvement, Invasive Plant Control, Proposed Action, Riparian Restoration 2026-01-09 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5491.pdf
Ore Digger Project Proposed pipeline project Proposed Action, Threatened or Endangered Species 2026-01-07 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5457.pdf
Mewbourne Project Proposed pipeline project Proposed Action, Threatened or Endangered Species 2026-01-07 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5464.pdf
Arena Roja Project Proposed pipeline project Proposed Action, Threatened or Endangered Species 2026-01-07 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5465.pdf
US-NM-ORDG Desktop level analysis Proposed Action 2026-01-07 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5395.pdf
Updated Definition of Waters of the United States The Department of the Army, Amry Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and Environmental Protection Agency are proposing to revise the regulations defining the scope of waters federally covered under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or Clean Water Act. Clean Water Act Permit, Flood Control/Mitigation, Proposed Rulemaking, River/Stream Management, Water Diversions/Irrigation, Water Quality, Wetlands/Springs 2026-01-05 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5405.pdf
A302521 NM 304 Bridge replacement Bridge replacement Proposed Action, Roads and Bridges 2026-01-05 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5462.pdf
Corona Wind North Generation Area The current proposal consists of both wind generation and transmission project. The Project proposes 3,450 MW of new wind generation on approximately 482,104 acres, comprising the Corona Wind North II Generation Area in Guadalupe, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Torrance Counties. 2025-12-31 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5415.pdf
Alternate Corona Wind North II Gen-Tie System and Study Corridor The current proposal consists of both wind generation and transmission project. The Alternate Corona Wind North II Gen-Tie System and Study Corridor, which consists of a new 345 kV transmission line and up to several new step-up substations to serve wind turbine generation projects in Guadalupe, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Torrance Counties that would interconnect to the eastern terminus of the existing Corona Wind North Transmission System. Proposed Action, Transmission Line 2025-12-31 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5421.pdf
Proposed Corona Wind North II Gen-Tie System and Study Corridor The current proposal consists of both wind generation and transmission project. The Proposed Corona Wind North II Gen-Tie System and Study Corridor, which consists of a new 345 kV transmission line and up to several new step-up substations to serve wind turbine generation projects in Guadalupe, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Torrance Counties that would interconnect to the eastern terminus of the existing Corona Wind North Transmission System. Energy Development, Proposed Action 2025-12-31 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5419.pdf
Corona Wind North Generation Area The current proposal consists of both wind generation and transmission project. The Joint Applicants are also proposing 3,450 MW of new wind generation on approximately 482,104 acres, comprising the Corona Wind North II Generation Area in Guadalupe, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Torrance Counties. Proposed Action, Wind Energy 2025-12-31 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5416.pdf
Teb Exploratory test Exploratory review test Include detailed information about your project, such as timing of activities, equipment and/or materials used, extent of ground disturbance, and wildlife surveys or mitigation that have been built in to the project. Further details and photos can also be uploaded as file attachments. Proposed Action 2025-12-30 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5379.pdf
Eagle to Abo Project Proposed pipeline project Proposed Action, Threatened or Endangered Species 2025-12-30 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5434.pdf
NM612 MP10.6 culvert replacement Replace undersized culverts with 2 12'x8' CBCs Proposed Action, River/Stream Management, Roads and Bridges, Water Management 2025-12-29 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5433.pdf
NM612 MP 10.6 culvert replacement Replace undersized culverts with 12'x8' CBC. Construction expected 2027. Proposed Action, River/Stream Management, Roads and Bridges, Water Management 2025-12-29 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5432.pdf
PFAs Reporting Revisions The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As promulgated in October 2023, the regulation requires manufacturers (including importers) of PFAS in any year between 2011-2022 to report certain data to the EPA related to exposure and environmental and health effects. EPA is proposing to incorporate certain exemptions and other modifications to the scope of the reporting regulation. Proposed Rulemaking, Solid/Hazardous Waste Disposal, Water Quality 2025-12-24 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5338.pdf
Ciudad SWCD (EMFHP) Private Property for the Pinion Ridge Estates area EMFHP (East Mountain Forest health Program. Forest Thinning Project on private land to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. Fire Management, Fish/Wildlife Habitat Improvement, Forest Fuelwood Management, Forest Management, Forest Restoration, Forest Slash Management, Forest Stewardship Plan, Forest Thinning, Proposed Action 2025-12-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5423.pdf
Ciudad SWCD (EMFHP) Private Property for the Canoncito area, west of North HWY 14 EMFHP (East Mountain Forest Health Program) Forest Thinning Project on private land to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. Fire Management Planning, Fish/Wildlife Habitat Improvement, Forest Fuelwood Management, Forest Management, Forest Restoration, Forest Slash Management, Forest Stewardship Plan, Forest Thinning, Proposed Action 2025-12-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5424.pdf
Ciudad SWCD (EMFHP) Private Property for the Sierra Vis Rd. (Twin Tree Ct. and Boulder ln.) EMFHP (East Mountain Forest Health Program) Forest Thinning Project on private land to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. Fish/Wildlife Habitat Improvement, Forest Fuelwood Management, Forest Management, Forest Restoration, Forest Slash Management, Forest Stewardship Plan, Forest Thinning, Proposed Action 2025-12-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5425.pdf
Ciudad SWCD (EMFHP) Private Property for the Vista del Cielo loops East of N 14 EMFHP (East Mountain Forest Health Program) Forest Thinning Project on private land to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. Fish/Wildlife Habitat Improvement, Forest Fuelwood Management, Forest Management, Forest Restoration, Forest Slash Management, Forest Stewardship Plan, Forest Thinning, Proposed Action 2025-12-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5426.pdf
Ciudad SWCD (EMFHP) Private Property for Forest Park Area West of N14 EMFHP (East Mountain Forest Health Program) Forest Thinning Project on private land to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. Proposed Action 2025-12-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-5427.pdf

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