Calico Basin Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment
NEPA and Public Involvement
The NEPA Process
The BLM prepared the Draft EA associated with the RAMP because of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. The BLM is using the EA to evaluate the environmental and related social and economic effects of the proposed Calico Basin RAMP.
While not required during preparation of an EA, the BLM chose to engage the public in a 30-day early planning and information gathering period (February 23 to March 25, 2021) as they developed the Draft Calico Basin RAMP/EA, which was the initial opportunity for the public to provide comments. The BLM used this information to identify and work with various stakeholders including state, county, local, and tribal governments; homeowners in the area; recreationalists; and the public. The early planning and information gathering process helped the BLM in the identification of potentially affected resources and issues and potential alternatives considered in the Draft RAMP/EA.
Rock formations at Calico Basin
Opportunities for Public Involvement
The BLM is providing a 30-day period from November 8 to December 8, 2021 for stakeholders and members of the public to provide comments on the Draft RAMP/EA.
BLM hosted a live, moderated virtual public meeting on November 18, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. PST using the Zoom video conferencing technology. Attendees were able to join via computer or phone to participate. Members of the public who were unable to attend can view a video of the virtual public meeting.
The virtual public meeting allowed the BLM to provide information on the Draft Calico Basin RAMP/EA and give an opportunity for the public to provide comments.
Next Station: Draft RAMP/EA and Frequently Asked Questions
For more information on the Calico Basin RAMP/EA or to be added to the mailing list, please email the BLM.