BLM-Utah Resource Advisory Council/Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting Sept. 9-10, 2015
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The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Resource Advisory Council (RAC)/Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will host a meeting Sept. 9-10, 2015, in Monticello, Utah.On Sept. 9, the RAC will take a field tour of Alkali Ridge, in Blanding, Utah. Topics of discussion include reviewing archaeological sites, discussion on the Tread Lightly! Anti-Looting Campaign, the transportation system in relation to the Richfield decision on transportation management plans in Utah, and oil and gas leasing. Those attending the field tour must meet at the San Juan County Library (Monticello Branch), 80 North Main, Monticello, Utah, at 8:00 a.m., for a 15-minute briefing. All meetings are open to the public; however, transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participating public.After the field tour, the RAC will meet at the San Juan County Library for a business meeting. Further discussion on topics include: Anti-Looting Campaign, statewide programmatic agreement for travel management planning, the Moab Master Leasing Plan, and updates on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Management Plan for Livestock Grazing.On Sept. 10, from 8:00 a.m. - noon, at the San Juan County Library (Monticello Branch meeting room), the RAC/RecRAC will listen to fee presentations from the BLM and the Ashley National Forest. The BLM will present proposals to increase fees at Monticello Field Office Campgrounds and the Sand Flats Recreation Area. The Ashley National Forest will present a proposal to increase their Christmas tree permit fees. A one-hour public comment period will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m., where the public may address the RAC. Written comments may also be sent to the BLM at the address given below.If you wish to submit written material for the RAC/RecRAC to consider during the meeting, please notify Sherry Foot, Special Programs Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101; phone (801) 539-4195; or, sfoot@blm.gov no later than Friday, Sept. 4. 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.