BLM seeks nominations to advisory council

The federal Bureau of Land Management said Aug. 26 that it continues to seek nominations for five positions on BLM’s Alaska Resource Advisory Council. The council advises BLM on public land issues.

BLM said it would accept nominations for 45 days, ending Oct. 10. There was a first call for nominations and individuals who applied in the first call do not need to reapply; nominations from the first and second calls will be considered together.

The council has 15 members with interest or expertise in public land management. Individuals may nominate themselves for the council, and must be residents of Alaska. BLM said they will be evaluated based on training, education and knowledge of Alaska.

“Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making,” the agency said. A completed application is required, along with letters of reference from any represented interest or organization.

Five positions are open:

•Two positions in category one, 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.

•Two positions in category two, nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities and wild horse and burro organizations.

•One position in category three, state, county or local elected officials, representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for management of natural resources, representatives of Indian Tribes, representatives and employees of academic institutions involved in natural sciences and the public at large.

Information and applications are available online at www.blm.gov/ak/rac or by contacting RAC Coordinator June Lowery at [email protected] or at 907-271-3130.

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