Development of the RMP offers both the BLM and the public a unique opportunity to produce a comprehensive long-range vision for management of the area. We invite you to participate in development of the plan.  This website contains current information on the planning process and schedule, and will be updated as the plan progresses. The links contained on this page will provide more detail on the effort and how you can get involved. Public input opportunities and major documents developed during the RMP process will be announced through a variety of means including Federal Register Notices and News Releases, and in the public comment opportunities section of this web site. Detailed information on the RMP can be found in Plan Update Information Bulletins which will be published several times as the plan progresses.

 

 

A great plan requires public involvement in the process. We want to hear from you. There will be a number of opportunities for you to participate throughout the process.

 

Scoping Period (August  8, 2007 – January 11, 2008) The first phase of the public involvement process, called “scoping,” is designed to help identify a management vision and highlight what topics the public feels are most important to future management of the South Coast Planning Area. 

 

Draft Resource Management Plan The BLM will develop a draft plan and Environmental Impact Statement that addresses area management issues and opportunities, and incorporates public scoping input. This document will be available for public review in late 2008. The draft plan will address several management alternatives. A second set of public meetings will be held in early 2009 to discuss the Draft Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.

 

 

 Links to the following documents will be updated as they are completed. 

 

 

Contact us by phone or via email anytime during the process: