16 Jan 2025
📜BLM Response to Utah Governor's Appeal on Land Management Plan
Response to Utah Governor's Appeal of the BLM Utah State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice to explain why the Department of the Interior denied the Governor of Utah's recommendations regarding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Land Management Bureau
Business Impact
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The regulatory response outlines significant implications for businesses relying on land use, including livestock management, resource extraction, and recreation. The rejection of the Governor's recommendations indicates stricter regulations, impacting operational flexibility and potential revenue. Specific concerns about grazing restrictions and land access could lead to heightened compliance costs for affected businesses.