BLM ENCOURAGES COMMENTS ON NEVADA-NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA GREATER SAGE GROUSE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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The BLM and US Forest Service are continuing to take comments on the Nevada and Northeastern California Sub-Regional Greater Sage-grouse Draft Land Use Plan Amendments and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DLUP/DEIS). A total of 209 people attended the recent workshops in California and Nevada that gave the public an opportunity to ask questions, get additional information and engage members of the project staff in one-on-one conversations related to the document and planning effort. Written comments were also accepted during the workshops. “What we're looking for are substantive comments that can help us create a better alternative when we write the final EIS," said BLM Nevada State Director Amy Lueders. “People reviewing the document need to keep in mind the management of sage grouse habitat across the entire Nevada-Northeastern California Sub-region and look for the best components of each of the proposed alternatives that can be incorporated into the final selected alternative."Information including links to the Draft LUP/EIS, posters and materials used at the public workshops and guides on developing and submitting comments can be found at on.doi.gov/1dxWdQt. Written comments related to the Nevada and Northeastern California Sub-Regional Sage-grouse DLUP/DEIS are being accepted through January 29, 2014 and can be submitted by any of the following methods:
- Eplanning website: NV CA Greater Sage Grouse Land Use Plan Amendment
- Email: blm_nv_ca_sagegrouse_eis_comments@blm.gov
- Mail: BLM- Greater Sage Grouse EIS, Attn: Joe Tague, 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502
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.