Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management is establishing a new federal advisory committee that will help inform how we implement the Public Lands Rule. The Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee will advise BLM on outreach and engagement, best management practices, and refining agency guidance to support the rule's implementation across the country.

We are currently seeking nominations for 15 members to serve two-year terms on the advisory committee. Secretary of the Interior recently signed the charter for the committee, which will include:

• two representatives of Tribal governments;
• two representatives of State governments;
• one representative of local governments;
• two representatives of the public at large;
• at least one representative of the science community, including archaeological or historical interests;
• at least two representatives of non-governmental organizations specializing in environmental, conservation, or watershed interests; recreation interests; or hunting and fishing interests;
• at least one representative of energy or mineral development;
• at least one representative of Federal grazing permit holders or other permittees
• at least one representative of commercial recreation activities.

The Secretary will also appoint 15 alternates to deliberate and vote on committee matters in the absence of the primary representative.

The 30-day nomination period is open until November 18, 2024. Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description of the nominee’s qualifications, including information that would enable the Department of the Interior to make informed decisions to meet the membership requirements of the committee, as well as appropriate contact information.

We strongly encourage nominees to include supporting letters from employers, associations, professional organizations or other organizations that indicate support by those interest groups or communities they are representing.

Please email completed nomination packages or questions about the committee to BLM_PLR_IAC@blm.gov.