A new project involving a temporary closure has been started in ePlanning but no documents have been uploaded.

Opportunities for public comment may be limited or nonexistent.

The incident is on the schedule with a start date of July 20.

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A new project has been created in ePlanning but no documents have been uploaded.

It’s not clear if public input will be invited or considered.

Announcements of such opportunities are becoming fewer and farther in between in the current administration.

The incident is on the schedule with a start date of September 10.

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A new project in ePlanning authorizes the closure of public lands within a two-mile radius of active trapping locations and temporary holding facilities at the Piceance–East Douglas Herd Management Area, North Piceance Herd Area and West Douglas Herd Area to all public entry for the duration of the incidents.

Closures have also been announced at Saylor Creek and Moriah.

The Piceance roundups are set to begin on August 1 according to the schedule.

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The news release said the changes would give ranchers more flexibility, improve the health of rangelands and support rural communities across the West.

What they’re really trying to do is limit the use of allotments to animals approved by the ranching industry, not the preference holders, thwarting the creation of wild horse and burro refuges on public lands.

A special interest will control the way allotments are used, not the owners or lessors of the base properties attached to them.

You can comment against the proposal at the Federal Register.

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The solicitation, posted today, covers Utah and Colorado field offices.

The scope of supply includes pistol and rifle calibers.

Proposals are due by July 9.

Intentional killing of wild horses and burros is not limited to roundups.

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An in-depth report by Carson Now identifies two problems complicating the situation: Most of the land is private, subject to purchase and development, and NDA considers the horses to be estray livestock, even though they’re unclaimed and unbranded.

Western Horse Watchers disputes claims that development at the higher elevations, which is minor compared to growth in south Reno, is driving them out of the mountains and into foothills.

Why didn’t the writer question the mass sterilization program authorized by NDA and carried out by the Campaign Against America’s Wild Horses?

The article suggested that watering is unlawful.  The practice is discouraged in urban areas but it is not illegal.

Feeding is illegal.

Although the fat lady has yet to sing, you can be sure there are many players working to eradicate the herd, including those who claim to be its defenders.

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