Oregon BLM Needs Advisors for East Oregon Lands
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The Bureau of Land Management's Oregon/Washington State Office is calling for public nominations to fill 11 openings on its John Day-Snake and Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) this year.
Nominations are due by Monday, April 13, 2009. Further information about RAC openings nationwide can be found in the Federal Register of February 27, 2009. Individuals may nominate themselves or others to the RACs, which advise the BLM on public land issues. Nominees, who should demonstrate a commitment to collaborative resource decision-making, must be residents of the state(s) where the RAC of their choice has jurisdiction. The BLM, which has 24 RACs across the West, will evaluate nominees based on their education, training, experience, and their knowledge of the geographical area of the RAC.
All nominations must be accompanied by: letters of reference from represented interests or organizations; a completed background information nomination form; and any other information that demonstrates the nominee's qualifications. Terms expire on both RACs this year for interest group representatives holding Grazing Permits, State Natural Resource employees, and Academicians.
In addition, the John Day-Snake RAC is recruiting for a representative of Dispersed Recreation interests; Wildlife/Wild Horse advocate; and a Transportation/Rights-of-Way, Native American Tribe, or Public-at-Large representative to fill an unexpired two-year term. The other terms expiring on the Southeast Oregon RAC include the Archaeological/Historical interests and a representative on Environmental Organizations.
Information and forms are online at blm.gov/or/rac/index.php
Completed applications should be sent to the BLM office contact listed below: Pam Robbins (503) 808-6306 PO Box 2965 pam_robbins @ blm.gov Portland, OR 97208
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.