BLM seeks nominations for Alaska council

The Bureau of Land Management has extended the deadline for nominations for five open positions on its Alaska Resource Advisory Council to June 4.

Resource Advisory Councils make recommendations to BLM regarding public land and resource management, including land-use planning, recreation, and fire management. BLM said it is looking for a diverse group of people representing industry, environmental organizations, historical and archaeological groups, state and local governments, Indian tribes, Native organizations and groups, and the general public.

“The RAC provides feedback on the unique values and issues on BLM-managed land in Alaska,” said Bud Cribley, BLM-Alaska State Director. “They are a valuable resource I can call on for perspectives and suggestions on the management of our resources such as recreation, land use planning, subsistence, mining, and oil and gas development.”

BLM evaluates candidates based on training, education and knowledge of the council’s geographical area. Nominees must be residents of Alaska, complete a nomination form and submit a letter of reference.

Three-year terms

One vacancy is for public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights of way, off-highway vehicle use and commercial recreation.

One vacancy is for representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.

Three vacancies are for 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 or Native organizations and groups within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large.

Nominations should be sent by June 4 to BLM-Alaska, Thom Jennings, 222 W. 7th Avenue, #13, Anchorage AK 99513. Nominations may also be faxed to (907) 271-5421 or emailed to [email protected].

—Petroleum News