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Sweetwater County signs on as cooperating agency for Jackalope Wind EIS
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding naming Sweetwater County a cooperating agency with the BLM on the Jackalope Wind Energy Project Environmental Impact Statement; Commissioner Richards moved approval and the motion passed unanimously.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding to serve as a cooperating agency with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on the Jackalope Wind Energy Project Environmental Impact Statement.
Commissioner Richards moved to approve the MOU between the BLM and Sweetwater County; Commissioner Toman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The item makes the county a formal cooperating agency on the EIS, which positions local staff to review draft documents, provide local data, and coordinate local concerns with BLM staff as the environmental review proceeds.
Commissioners did not discuss specific mitigation measures in the motion but noted that having cooperating‑agency status allows more direct input during the EIS process and helps identify county interests and potential local impacts early in the review timeline.
