The Bureau of Land Management recently held two public scoping meetings in Battle Mountain and Elko to identify issues and seek comments from the public related to the proposal from Halliburton Energy Services to expand the Rossi barite mine 50 miles east of Battle Mountain. Interested individuals should address all written comments to the BLM Elko District Office, 3900 Idaho Street, Elko NV 89801, Attn: Janice Stadelman or fax them to Janice at 775-753-0255. Comments may be submitted to e-mail address: blm_nv_eldo_rossimine_project_eis@blm.gov.