Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council
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LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for 10 positions on the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC.) This citizen-based council assists in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues within the Southern Nevada District, Ely District and Battle Mountain District.
The BLM maintains RACs chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Federal Policy and Land Management Act across the West. The Mojave Southern Great Basin RAC consists of 15 members from diverse interests in local communities and they assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues.
“I look forward to working alongside our RAC members,” said Theresa Coleman, incoming Mojave Southern-Great Basin Designated Federal Official and Southern Nevada District Manager. “The Mojave Southern Resource Advisory Council provides the BLM with vital feedback on current issues, concerns and proposals and enables us to engage local communities and stakeholders to improve our management of public lands.”
Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on the RAC. Nominees, who must be residents of the districts within the RAC’s jurisdiction, will be reviewed based on their training, education and knowledge of the RAC’s geographic area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. Letters of reference should accompany all nominations from any represented interests or organizations, a completed RAC application, and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications.
The Mojave Southern Great Basin RAC is seeking nominations for open positions in the following categories:
- Category One (three open positions) – Representatives of organizations associated with energy/mineral development; Federal grazing permit holders; the timber industry; transportation or rights-of-way; off-highway vehicles users; and commercial and developed outdoor recreation.
- Category Two (four open positions) – Representatives of archeological and historic organizations; dispersed recreation users; wild horse and burro organizations; and nationally or regionally-recognized environmental organizations.
- Category Three (three open positions) – Representatives of State, county, or local elected office; Indian Tribes located within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; academicians employed in natural resource management or natural sciences; employees of a state agency responsible for management of natural resources; and the public at large.
The BLM maintains RACs as a means of gaining expert advice, ideas, and diverse opinions on issues including land use planning, environmental issues, fire management, off-highway vehicle use, recreation, oil and gas exploration, noxious weed management, grazing issues, and wild horse and burro herd management issues. The RACs support the Bureau’s commitment to enhance the quality of life for all citizens through the balanced stewardship of America’s public lands and resources.
As published in a notice in today’s Federal Register, the BLM will consider nominations for 30 days until November 24, 2023. For more information, please contact Kirsten Cannon at k1cannon@blm.gov or 702-515-5057.
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.