BLM seeks nominations to Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee
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MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for five positions on the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee (BENM-MAC). As published in a notice in the Federal Register, the BLM will consider nominations for 30 days.
As a land management agency with a multiple-use mission, the BLM seeks out and values diverse input from citizens who care about the stewardship of America’s public lands. The BENM-MAC provides advice and recommendations for the BLM to consider on a wide range of public land management issues. BENM-MAC members should plan to meet quarterly. Although members serve without monetary compensation, travel and per diem expenses are reimbursed at current rates for government employees. Committee members will be appointed to three-year terms.
Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:
- a representative of the public-at-large;
- a representative of the conservation community;
- a representative with paleontological expertise;
- a representative of private landowners; and
- a representative of local business owners.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on the BENM-MAC. Nominees will be reviewed on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the Bears Ears geographic area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. At least one letter of reference must accompany all nominations from any represented interests or organizations, a completed RAC application (available at: goo.gl/1Z6V18), and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications. Nominees should note the interest area(s) they are applying to represent on their application. Visit https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/rac-near-you/utah/benm-mac for additional information.
Nominations must be emailed or postmarked by May 22, 2020, and should be sent to the Monticello Field Office, 365 North Main, Monticello, UT 84535, Attention: BENM-MAC Nominations, or jepalma@blm.gov with the subject line BENM-MAC Nominations.
For additional information, please contact Jake Palma at (435) 587-1539 or jepalma@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.