BLM seeks nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the 2019 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards. These awards recognize those initiatives to foster sustainable development of natural resources, which encourages environmental health, social responsibility, and economic security.
“The BLM strives to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve,” said Brian Steed, BLM Deputy Director for Policy and Programs. “We appreciate those within the resource mineral community who share this commitment and we welcome the opportunity to recognize them for their efforts.”
Awards are presented through one of five categories. These include the Hardrock Mineral Environmental Award, the Hardrock Mineral Community Outreach and Economic Security Award, the Hardrock Mineral Small Operator Award, the Hardrock Mineral Director’s Award, and the Mine Legacy Steward Award.
The Hardrock Mineral Environmental Award recognizes achievements demonstrating continuous or repeated efforts to successfully meet or exceed federal, state, or local reclamation requirements with minimal oversight.
The Hardrock Mineral Community Outreach and Economic Security Award recognizes the successful coordination of projects with local and regional stakeholders, including those projects that contribute to the quality of life or demonstrate concern for the long-term health of the local community, while fostering a strong local economy.
The Hardrock Mineral Small Operator Award recognizes operators or organizations, with fewer than 15 employees, who have demonstrated continuous or repeated efforts to successfully meet or exceed federal, state, or local reclamation requirements with minimal oversight.
The Hardrock Mineral Director’s Award is presented to a single operator, one whose dedication has resulted in the use of a new or innovative design or technique that allows or enhances successful operations in technically challenging conditions.
The Mine Legacy Steward Award recognizes partnership activities that assist in addressing hardrock abandoned mine land features across the American West. Individuals, as well as organizations, are eligible for this award.
Nominations should be submitted to the BLM State Office having jurisdiction of the public lands where the operation or project is located (Attention: Solid Minerals). A brochure offering detailed information on the nomination and selecting process, as well as state contact information, is available at https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/press-release/files/2019_RSMD_Awards_Brochure.pdf on BLM.gov.
The deadline for submissions is March 29, 2019. Awards will be presented this fall.
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.