The BLM published a Record of Decision and Approved RMP Amendment today, finalizing these changes:
- The Rock Springs Field Office portion of the Adobe Town HMA will revert to HA status and be managed for zero wild horses. In the Rawlins Field Office portion of the HMA, all checkerboard land and the portion of the HMA north of the existing Corson Springs southern allotment boundary fence will revert to HA status and be managed for zero wild horses. The remaining lands (within the RFO) will be retained as an HMA and managed with an AML of 259 – 536.
- The Great Divide Basin HMA will revert to HA status and be managed for zero wild horses.
- The Salt Wells Creek HMA will revert to HA status and be managed for zero wild horses.
- The White Mountain HMA will continue to be managed with an AML of 205 – 300, including checkerboard lands.
The agency received 26 letters from various individuals and organizations during the protest period and determined, after careful review, that none had merit, according to today’s news release. Refer to the Protest Resolution Report for details.
Decisions are usually subject to a 30-day appeal period, but this was not indicated in the announcement.
For a history of the case, refer to Section 3.0.
The decision is discussed in Section 4.0.
The ROD and PRR were copied to the project folder with other related documents.
RELATED: Protest Period Begins for Rock Springs RMP Amendments.
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