BLM Cody, Worland welcome input on resource management plan evaluation
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WORLAND, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Cody and Worland field offices are seeking your input as they evaluate the 2015 Bighorn Basin Resource Management Plan (RMP).
The public is invited to submit comments on the draft evaluation report. The report assesses the existing Bighorn Basin RMP to determine whether mitigation measures are satisfactory; whether there have been significant changes in the related plans of other federal agencies, state or local governments, or Indian tribes; or whether there is new data of significance to the plan.
The BLM is required to regularly monitor and evaluate the decisions, supporting analysis and implementation of existing, approved RMPs. This evaluation is not intended to initiate RMP maintenance actions, amendments or revisions; preparation of compliance documents; additional inventory of public lands or resources in the planning area; or evaluation of Greater Sage-grouse-related decisions and amendments.
Readers can access the draft evaluation report and the Bighorn Basin RMP, and submit comments, by visiting the BLM ePlanning site at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/9506/510. The comment period runs from April 12 through May 11, 2022. After comments are reviewed and incorporated into the document, the final evaluation report will be made available.
For additional information, please contact Holly Elliott at 307-347-5193 or helliott@blm.gov.
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.