BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewals near Grand View
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the renewal of thirteen grazing permits in the Battle Creek, East Castle Creek, and Owens grazing allotments. The project seeks to maintain or improve land health and address resource impacts through the renewal of grazing permits and potential development of the Purjue Canyon area to promote education and recreation on lands south of Grand View.
This scoping period allows the public, organizations and other interested parties to identify potential issues which the BLM may opt to include in the environmental analysis. Comments are most helpful if they provide specific actions, resources, or issues to be considered and analyzed. The BLM will accept comments throughout the scoping period (Dec. 4 to Jan. 16, 2018).
“The purpose of this landscape level project is to implement the Secretary of the Interior’s priority of shared conservation stewardship that improves land health while supporting local economies through agriculture and recreational activities,” said BLM Bruneau Field Manager Tanya Thrift. “Our intent in reaching out to the public and our partners during this scoping period is to give everyone a chance to provide issues they feel should be included in the analysis.”
As part of the scoping period, the BLM will host a public meeting on Dec. 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the Boise District Office, 3948 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. Resource specialists will be on hand to talk about the process and answer questions.
Maps and information about the renewal process are available at: https://go.usa.gov/xn8X2
Comments can be submitted by any one of the following:
- Email: blm_id_bd_beco@blm.gov
- Fax: 208-384-3205
- Mail: BLM Boise District Office, 3948 S. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705; Attention: Kavi Koleini.
Please note that before including their personal identifying information (address, email, phone number), commenters should be aware that their entire comment – including their personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While those commenting can ask in their comments to withhold this information from public review, the BLM cannot guarantee that they will be able to do so.
For more information, contact Kavi Koleini at (208) 384-3337 or kkoleini@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.