Washington Advisors Needed 2007
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has five vacancies on the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The RAC recommends and advises on strategies for managing federal lands in Washington administered by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service. Nominations for these key advisors will be accepted through August 24, 2007. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires RACs to be balanced and represent the variety of interests concerned with public land management. Vacancies and expired terms this year include representatives of: grazing permit or lease holders, local and regional environmental groups, the commercial timber industry, and academics in natural resource science. People may apply for a three-year term or nominate others by submitting a completed nomination form along with a recommendation letter from the interest group the person would like to represent. Other material that illustrates the nominee's qualifications may also be included. Candidates must reside in Washington. Nominees will be evaluated based on their experience working with the interest area they choose to represent, and their knowledge of the RAC's geographic area. Successful candidates must also have demonstrated a commitment to collaborative resource decision-making. For a nomination form, additional information, or to submit application packets, please contact Ms. Pam Robbins, BLM (pam_robbins@or.blm.gov), P.O. Box 2965 Portland, Oregon 97208, (503) 808-6306, or the BLM Spokane District Office at 1103 North Fancher Road, Spokane, Washington 99212, or call (509) 536-1200.
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.