BLM Seeks Nominations to Central California, Northern California and Carrizo Plain Advisory Groups
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EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. –The Bureau of Land Management is extending the call for public nominations to the Central California and Northern California resource advisory councils and the Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee.
The groups advise the BLM on public land issues. As published in a notice in the Federal Register at http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/fed_reg_archives/2016/august/cencal-norcal-carrizomac-nominations.html, the BLM will consider nominations for 30 days.
The Central California RAC advises BLM officials for the Central Coast, Mother Lode, Bakersfield, Ukiah and Bishop field offices.
The Northern California Resource Advisory Council advises BLM officials for the Arcata, Redding, Eagle Lake and Applegate field offices.
The Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee advises BLM officials for the monument.
The five positions open in the Central California District RAC are in the following categories:
Category One (three positions) – Public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation.
Category Two (one position) – Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.
Category Three (one position) – Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large.
The Northern California RAC has five openings in the following membership categories:
Category One – Two seats are open. Members are public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation.
Category Two – One seat is open. The group includes representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.
Category Three – Two seats are open. The group consists of elected representatives of state, county or local government; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large.
For the Carrizo MAC, five positions are open representing the Carrizo Native American Advisory Committee, those authorized to graze livestock within the monument and the public-at-large.
Nomination forms and additional information about the advisory groups are available on the web at http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/rac.html
Nominations for the Central California RAC and Carrizo MAC should be sent to David Christy, BLM Central California District public affairs officer, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, Calif. 95762, call (916) 941-3146, email dchristy@blm.gov
For more information on those groups, contact Christy at (916) 941-3146.
Nominations for the Northern California should be sent to Jeff Fontana, public affairs officer for the BLM Northern California District, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, Calif. 96130 call (530) 252-5332 or by email to jfontana@blm.gov
Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees, who must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations, a completed RAC application, and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications.
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.