BLM Seeks Public Comment on Grazing Permit Renewal
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MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is seeking input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing potential impacts of renewing a ten year grazing permit for the Monument Wash allotment. This grazing allotment covers about 79,289 acres, and is located about 24 air miles northeast of Moab in the Cisco Desert area. The allotment contains small portions of intermingled private lands and trust lands administered by State of Utah Trust Lands Administration. Both cattle and sheep have historically grazed in this area, but the allotment is currently authorized for cattle.
The EA analyzes three alternatives to help frame and disclose potential impacts of the proposal and address issues identified during scoping. The proposed action includes changes to the terms and conditions of the permit, including a grazing rotation schedule with spring rest periods intended to maintain and improve rangeland health.
The EA and map are available on the ePlanning website at: http://go.usa.gov/chHhB
Comments may be submitted electronically through the ePlanning website through July 25, 2016. Written comments should be postmarked by that date and may be mailed to the address below:
Bureau of Land Management
Moab Field Office
Attn: Monument Wash Grazing Permit Renewal
82 East Dogwood
Moab, Utah 84532
Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information, commenters should be aware that the entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
For additional information, contact Kim Allison at 435 259-2112. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.