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DOI - 75232 - The Wyoming Resource Advisory Council - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	The Wyoming Resource Advisory Council	Agency Name	Department of the Interior
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	75232
Original Establishment Date	10/6/2010	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advis...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	10
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Acting Wyoming State Director
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix
Current Charter Date	11/9/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Kris
Date Of Renewal Charter	11/9/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Kirby
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(307) 775-6001
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	307-775-6003
Specific Establishment Authority*	Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Sec. 309	Designated Federal Officer Email*	kkirby@blm.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/21/1976
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The RAC offers advice to the BLM and serves as a sounding board and input-working group for BLM Wyoming. RAC members are able to provide input to the BLM regarding the viewpoints from their constituencies on local natural resource issues. During meetings, they generate ideas for improving multiple-use management, touching on oil & gas, solids & minerals, water development, wild horses, inspection & enforcement, sage grouse management and other issues.
How is membership balanced?*	The Wyoming Resource Advisory Council is composed of 10 members distributed in a balanced fashion based on multiple factors, including geographic disbursement (covering areas with BLM-managed surface lands and sub-surface minerals). Further balance is obtained through the appointments based on the three primary categories. Category I includes those holding Federal grazing permits or leases, and energy and mineral development. Category II includes nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical interests, and nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups. Category III includes state, county, or locally elected office-holders, and represent the public-at-large.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Wyoming RAC generally meets two to four times a year in various locations throughout the state. The meetings consist of updates of activities related to Wyoming public lands. RAC members stay up to date on BLM programs and issues and offer pertinent and timely advice.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	Wyoming is characterized by wide-open spaces and great distances between communities. It is difficult to meet with a cross-section of interests on a particular issue without bringing them together in a common place. The RAC meets this need and allows the BLM to hear from a variety of interests without excessive time and expense. The RAC meetings have members of the public in attendance.
Why close or partially close meetings?	All meetings are open to the public. Notices of the meetings are published in the Federal Register, posted on the BLM Wyoming website, and distributed to local newspapers.
Recommendation Remarks	The RAC met on April 23, 2025.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	N/A
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	The RAC provides an interface between various land use groups and interests and is an effective liaison between the agency and the multiple use-oriented public. They help enhance trust and the public's feelings of involvement where public land is concerned. The RAC also represents the public in resource management planning, providing input for consideration on management strategies, their applicability and possible outcomes. For example, BLM Wyoming consults the RAC on grazing allotment management plans, including allotment revisions, range improvement and development plans, and updates to grazing guidelines.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	An in-depth analysis has not been done to determine cost savings associated with the Wyoming RAC.	Grants Review Comment	N/A
Number Of Recommendations*	13	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The RAC made 2 recommendations in FY 24; the forming a Wild Horse and Burro subcommittee, and recommending increased funds be provided to the Wild Horse and Burro Program to accomplish objectives in Wyoming.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	80.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	The recommended subcommittee has not be formed to-date.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Not Applicable	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Not Applicable	Access Comment	All avenues are used to keep RAC members aware of agency actions, including mail and email.
Agency Feedback Comment*	BLM representatives provide feedback via emails to the RAC members or during briefings and discussions at RAC meetings.	Narrative Description*	Because of their diverse backgrounds, members of the Wyoming RAC provide varied and valuable input on a number of issues related to natural resource management in Wyoming. The RAC is also a vehicle for public participation and provides input to the BLM from their respective constituencies. Council members address public comments made during regular RAC meetings and provide perspective to the public relating to BLM policies.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	2/19/2025 10:49 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

Interest Areas

Category Area Agriculture Plant Biology Forestry Agriculture Animals Fish and Wildlife Energy Energy Fuel Fuel Transportation Mining and Minerals Natural Resources Nuclear Power Pipelines Environment Environmental Issues Federal Employment Public Services Government Federal Government Land Conservation and Preservation Grazing Areas Land Management and Use National Parks, Sites, Trails, Recreational Areas Monuments

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