BLM announces September virtual meeting for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee
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KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee on Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a public comment period scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., or until all public comments have concluded, whichever occurs first.
The 15-member, citizen-based committee is intended to provide information and advice to the Secretary of the Interior regarding science-based issues within the Monument.
“We are nearing the next phase of the planning process for the Monument’s draft resource management plan and environmental impact statement,” said Paria River District Manager Harry Barber. “We welcome the committee’s input as we move forward with this planning effort and ensure best management practices are developed in accordance with Proclamation 10286.”
Planned agenda items for the September meeting will include administrative business, updates on resource management planning, a public comment period, and an advisory committee discussion related to the draft resource management plan and environmental impact statement. The agenda and meeting access information are available at https://bit.ly/3QGqaqJ. Participants must register in advance via Zoom to attend at http://bit.ly/3ZpBTwe. Registrants will receive a confirmation email including the meeting link and dial-in phone numbers.
Given the potential number of participants during the public comment period, the time allotted for individual comments may be limited. Public comments may be emailed in advance to dhercher@blm.gov. Comments received prior to the meeting will be recorded in the minutes. Please contact us no later than seven days prior if reasonable accommodations are needed to participate.
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.