The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the city of Redmond’s request for land needed to expand the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

BLM currently manages the 541.5-acre parcel of public land requested by the city. That land is currently managed under the Upper Deschutes Resource Management Plan.

The area contains five miles of trails designated for off-highway vehicles. Those trails would be removed from use if the land is conveyed to the city.

A 30-day public comment period is open until Oct. 18 for the potential amendments to the resource management plan. A 45-day public comment period also ends Oct. 18 for the proposal to convey the 541.5-acre parcel to the city.

Written comments can be emailed to blm_or_pr_lands@blm.gov. Those interested in submitting a comment over the phone can call Ferris Couture at 541-416-6711.