BLM seeks public input for the Pilot Table Mountain Allotment Grazing permit renewal
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office, will be preparing an environmental assessment (EA) to analyze the direct, indirect and cumulative effects from issuing a new term livestock grazing permit for the Pilot Table Mountain Allotment (PTMA), located in Mineral County, Nevada. The EA will be prepared to meet the BLM’s obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act. Public comments will be accepted through October 15, 2018.
The current permit for the PTMA is 900 cattle for 4,468 Animal Month Units (AUMs) from November 1 to March 31, and 150 cattle for 1,055 AUMs from April 1 to October 31, each year. The EA will analyze a No Grazing Alternative, No Action Alternative (Current Management), a Permittee Alternative, and potentially two to three other alternatives. Under the potential alternatives, the BLM may consider changes to season of use, number of AUMs, and pasture rotation. Other considerations would include spring improvements, and Pinyon-Juniper removal.
A map of the allotment is available on-line at: https://go.usa.gov/xPrKx or at the Carson City District Office at address below.
For more information contact Stacy Sylvester, Range Management Specialist, 5665 Morgan Mill Rd, Carson City, Nevada 89701, 775-885-6000. Comments can also be emailed to blm_nv_ccdowebmail@blm.gov or faxed to 775-885-6147, attn.: Stacy Sylvester.
Privacy notice: before including address, phone number, email-address, or any other personal identifying information in your comments, be advised that your entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While individuals may request that the BLM withhold personal identifying information from public view, the BLM cannot guarantee it will be able to do so. If you wish us to withhold your personal information you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, available for public disclosure in their entirety.
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.