BLM-Billings FO & Pompeys Pillar National Monument RMP Open House Schedule
August 4th, 2008 BLUERIBBON COALITION ACTION ALERT!

BLM-Billings FO & Pompeys Pillar National Monument RMP Open House Schedule

As we reported in June, the Bureau of Land Management's Billings Field Office has begun the process of preparing two Resource Management Plans (RMPs). One plan will be specific to Pompeys Pillar National Monument and the other to the Billings Field Office. (See original Action Alert at http://www.sharetrails.org/alerts/?alert=828) The dates and times for the open house meetings have just been announced. (See schedule below)

Open House Schedule

Monday, August 11, 2008 7 - 9 p.m.
Pompeys Pillar National Monument, Log Building (Approximately 30 miles east of Billings)

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7 - 9 p.m.
Senior Center, 118 C Street, Bridger, MT

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 7 - 9 p.m.
Carnegie Public Library, Community Room, 314 McCloud Street, Big Timber, MT

Thursday, August 14, 2008 7 - 9 p.m.
Senior Center, 207 S. Villard, Red Lodge, MT

Monday, August 18, 2008 7 - 9 p.m.
National Park Service, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Visitor Center, 20 Highway 14A East, Lovell, WY

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7 - 9 p.m.
Emergency Services Bldg - (Ambulance Barn), 704 1st St East, Roundup, MT

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7 - 9 p.m.
Hampton Inn, 5110 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT

During scoping, the public is asked to comment on issues and identify management opportunities to be addressed in the plan. The BLM encourages public participation throughout the process to help it determine the future management of public lands in the area. The formal scoping period ends August 22, 2008; however, comments and input are welcome throughout the planning process.

Written comments should be sent to: Billings/PPNM RMPs, Billings Field Office, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT 59101, FAX: 406-896-5281

Comments may also be submitted via email to: Billings_PompeysPillar_RMP@blm.gov.

The website for the RMP is http://www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/fo/billings_field_office.html. For more information, contact Kim Prill, RMP Team Leader, at (406) 896-5199.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.

Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107