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Public Lands Council endorses letter supporting Ferron Citys purchase of Millsite BLM property
Summary
The Emery County Public Lands Council unanimously approved and endorsed a letter backing Ferron Citys proposed purchase of BLMowned Millsite property, noting the Federal Register comment period is open through June 15 and the Governor's Consistency Review concludes June 30.
The Emery County Public Lands Council voted unanimously on June 2 to endorse a draft letter supporting the proposed sale of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property at Millsite to Ferron City. Craig Johansen moved to approve the letter and Les Wilberg seconded; the motion passed with unanimous support.
Council members said the draft letter reflected their support for local ownership and management of the property and noted the Emery County Commission would also need to approve the letter. BLMs public-comment period for the sale remains open through June 15, 2026, and the Governor's Consistency Review is scheduled to conclude June 30; if procedural requirements are met, the sale could be finalized during July.
Why it matters: transfers of federal land to local jurisdiction can alter management authority for recreation, infrastructure, and local services. Council members emphasized local control as a reason for endorsement and encouraged residents and stakeholders to submit comments during the Federal Register comment window.
The council also discussed related BLM items at the meeting, including a proposed Hunter Power Plant property sale intended for reclamation activities and a recent transfer of permits for operations in Nine Mile Canyon. BLM staff said the agency is investigating substantial increases in rights-of-way, permit, and lease fees reported by some irrigation companies and encouraged affected entities to use the appeals process provided with billing notices.
The council did not record further amendments to the letter at the meeting; members noted the Emery County Commission would take up the endorsement next.
