BLM Arizona Advisory Council to meet November 13-14 in Phoenix
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PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet to discuss public land management topics at a meeting planned for November 13-14, 2019, in Phoenix.
Agenda items will include updates on BLM project work in compliance with the Department of the Interior’s priorities and Secretary’s Orders; resource management updates, including vegetation management and monitoring initiatives; Range Standards and Guidelines Training; District updates; and public comment. In addition to those BLM agenda items, the Recreation RAC will consider nine U.S. Forest Service fee proposals for the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests in Arizona.
The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. A complete agenda is available on the BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council website.
“We depend on the RAC to provide critical input on a wide range of BLM activities throughout the state,” BLM Arizona State Director Ray Suazo said. “We’re fortunate to have this diverse group of individuals from across Arizona to share different perspectives and enhance our decision making.”
The 15-member BLM Arizona RAC provides a forum that brings together stakeholders with diverse interests to provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on issues and challenges associated with the Bureau’s multiple use mission.
A public comment period on the U.S. Forest Service fee proposals is scheduled for 2:00 pm and a general BLM public comment period is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 14. Depending on the number of people wishing to comment and time available, the amount of time for individual oral comments may be limited. Comments may also be submitted in writing at the meeting or via email to dagarcia@blm.gov.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.