Project Name: Buckskin Spring Draw Lease Modification

NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-WY-P070-2026-0024-EA

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Project Information

NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-WY-P070-2026-0024-EA
Project Name

Buckskin Spring Draw Lease Modification
Project Type

EA
NEPA Status

Completed - Completed
Lead Office

Buffalo Field Office
Last Updated

07/13/2026 - 12:00 AM

Project Description

Kiewit Mining Properties, Inc, (Kiewit) submitted an application for a modification to its federal Spring Draw coal lease, No. WYW078634, with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office (WSO). The modification would add a 313-acre tract and 48.5 million tons of mineable federal coal under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. § 203 and 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 3430, Subpart 3432. Kiewit is the sole surface owner within the proposed lease tract. According to the application, the coal in this tract would be mined to extend the life of the Buckskin Coal Mine.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Gillette	Wyoming	82716	Campbell

Application Information

Applicant

Kiewit Mining Properties Inc.
Case File Number

WYW078634
Program

Mining
Sub-Program

Coal

Project Dates

Start Date

2/5/2026
Decision Date

6/12/2026
NEPA Completion Date

6/12/2026
FONSI Date

6/12/2026

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Buffalo Field Office
Offices

Buffalo FO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Thomas (Tom) Bills
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(307) 684-1133