BLM resource council to meet in Malta

Press release

The Bureau of Land Management Central Montana Resource Advisory Council will meet Oct. 12-13 at the Great Northern Hotel & Steakhouse, 2 S. First St. E. in Malta.

During the meetings the council is scheduled to participate in, discuss and act upon a number of BLM related topics and activities. There will be a roundtable discussion among council members and the BLM, a District Manager’s update and presentations on current resource management issues.

The meeting is open to the public and the public comment period is scheduled for 12:30 to 1 p.m. Interested parties may make oral statements before the council or file written statements for the council to consider. Depending on the number of people who wish to make comments, a per-person time limit may be established.

The purpose of the RAC is to advise the secretary of interior, through BLM, on a variety of issues associated with public land management. The 15-member RAC includes individuals who have expertise or education in the planning and management of public lands and resources.