BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council Seeks Second Call for Nominations
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah is seeking public nominations for three open positions in Category Three on its Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC).The open RAC positions in Category Three consist of: 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 with or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in the natural sciences; and the public-at-large.Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. The nominees must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, and hold 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 should have the following: a completed RAC application; letters of reference/recommendation from any represented interests or organizations; a resume (optional); and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications.Fillable application forms are available online at: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/UtahNominations should be emailed or postmarked by November 26, 2014, to: Sherry Foot, Special Programs Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101. For more information, please contact Sherry Foot at (801)539-4195; fax: (801)539-4013; email address: sfoot@blm.gov.If you have already submitted your RAC nomination materials for 2014, you will not need to resubmit.The BLM consults with the Governor's Office before forwarding its recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior for a final decision.For additional information, please contact Sherry Foot at (801)539-4195. 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 with 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.