BLM seeks input on Dormant Season of Use Programmatic Environmental Assessment
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ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office is seeking public input on the proposed Dormant Season of Use Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for management of livestock grazing in the Elko District. Programmatic review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assesses the environmental impacts of proposed policies, plans, programs, or projects for which subsequent actions will be implemented either based on the Dormant Season of Use PEA, or based on subsequent NEPA reviews tiered to the programmatic review (e.g., a site- or project- specific document). The purpose for the action is to facilitate temporary or permanent changes in the season of use when requested by permittees which allows more flexibility within the grazing schedule.
At this time the EDO has initiated a 30-day public scoping period and welcomes the submission of any comments, data or information related to dormant season use the public would like considered during the development of the Dormant Season of Use PEA.
Public comments received in response to this solicitation will be used to identify potential environmental issues related to the proposed action and to identify alternatives to the proposed action that will also fulfill the purpose of and need for the project.
Submissions may be mailed to BLM, Attn.: Jeff Moore, 3900 E. Idaho St., Elko, NV 89801; emailed to WellsFO_NEPA@blm.gov; or faxed to (775) 753-0347. Submissions must be received by July 31, 2019.
For more information, please visit the project website: https://go.usa.gov/xyTgu.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Jeff Moore, Rangeland Management Specialist, at j2moore@blm.gov or call (775) 753-0359.
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.