The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) completed the Federal Environmental Impact Statement process in January 2026 by issuing both the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) as per the BLM’s e-planning website. These documents incorporate feedback received during public consultation and outline the federal decision regarding the project.

• Download the FEIS on the BLM ePlanning Site

What is NEPA?
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to evaluate the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of major projects before decisions are made. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process includes scientific studies, public consultation, alternative analysis, assessment of potential impacts, and review by government agencies before a final federal decision is issued.
In 2024, the U.S. government updated NEPA regulations to improve the clarity, consistency and efficiency of environmental reviews. The new NEPA handbook, released in 2025 by the Department of the Interior, supports federal agencies in applying these changes, including:

• Enhanced public and Tribal engagement
• Integration of climate change and environmental considerations
• Improved coordination across agencies
• Use of modern tools and streamlined review approaches

Grassy is being advanced in accordance with the most current federal guidance.

FAST-41 refers to Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, a federal law initiative to improve the transparency, coordination, and timeliness of the environmental review and permitting for major infrastructure projects.

Grassy is one of only a small number of U.S. mining projects designated as a FAST-41 Transparency Project.

The project aligns with FAST-41 designation as it:

• Requires federal environmental review under NEPA (including an EIS)
• Involves significant investment and economic development potential
• Requires multiple federal approvals and inter-agency coordination
• Includes a publicly accessible permitting dashboard

The Grassy Mountain Gold project is advancing through Oregon’s Chemical Process Mining Program, one of the state’s most comprehensive permitting frameworks for mining projects.

In December 2025, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) released the Draft Consolidated Permit Package, which includes draft operating permits and proposed conditions for the project. A public hearing was held in Vale, Oregon on January 29, 2026, followed by a public comment period that closed on February 6, 2026.

DOGAMI and participating state agencies are currently reviewing comments and preparing the Final Consolidated Permit Package.

Additional information:

• Draft permits are available on DOGAMI’s website.

Environmental Evaluation

As part of Oregon’s Chemical Process Mining Program, the EE prepared by Stantec compiles detailed scientific studies and data across key areas including:

• Groundwater and surface water
• Wildlife and habitat
• Air quality and noise
• Cultural and historic resources
• Reclamation and closure planning

The EE also includes a detailed socioeconomic assessment outlining projected employment, income generation, and regional economic benefits during construction, operations, and closure.

Technical Review Team Process

The Technical Review Team (TRT) is a multi-agency group coordinated by DOGAMI that reviews and considers the technical information supporting the project.  The TRT includes state and federal agencies, local governments, and Tribal representatives.

Comments received during the public comment period on the Draft Consolidated Permit Package (January–February 2026) and minutes from each public TRT meeting are available on DOGAMI’s website and document the status of reviews, agency comments, and applicant responses.

Access Project Documents

The Environmental Evaluation, Technical Review Team meeting minutes, and related permitting materials are available on DOGAMI’s project webpage.

• BLM’s e-planning website
• BLM FAST-41 Dashboard
• BLM National NEPA Register
• FEIS on the BLM ePlanning Site
• Details of the public hearing in Vale on January 29, 2026
• DOGAMI Consolidated Permit Application Documents
• DOGAMI project webpage
• DOI NEPA Handbook
• Draft permits on DOGAMI’s website
• Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries : MLRR Grassy Mountain Project Documents : Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation : State of Oregon
• Project Documents

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