BLM Partnership Authorities, Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Partnerships, like all activities of the Federal government, must operate within the legal framework established by Congress. A number of statutory authorities enable BLM to work with partners. The following links provide specific information regarding policy and guidance that effect partnership activities, including guidelines for the Federal Advisory Committee Act: August 26, 2004 Presidential Executive Order Facilitation of Cooperative Conservation Do’s and Don’ts When Establishing Partnerships with Private Organizations Establishing Partnerships with Private Organizations: Ethics Considerations Ethics Guidelines Donation Activity Guidelines DOI Partnership Primer FACA Guide Book