The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Nov. 5, expressing concerns with “unbalanced representation” on the agency’s national advisory committee for the Public Lands Rule.
“We are very disappointed to see the BLM’s choice to not provide those with livestock grazing permits their own seat on the committee,” said Raylee Honeycutt, MSGA executive vice president. “Only one seat for federal grazing permittees and other permittees to share is disproportionate when you look at the other seats available to non multiple-use users.”
BLM announced the committee’s implementation in October and its plan to choose 15 members from various sectors to serve on the committee.
