Resource Management Planning: Amends existing regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Agency: U.S. Bureau of Land Management Status: Draft released for public review, comment deadline extended to May 24, 2016. Proposed regulatory language and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: RCRC’s letter requesting an extension of the comment deadline can be accessed here. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy: Mandated by Senate Bill 605 (Lara), establishes strategies to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon and methane. Agency: California Air Resources Board Status: Second draft published for public comment, comment period ends May 26, 2016. Workshop scheduled in Sacramento on April 26, 2016, Board hearing on May 19, 2016. The Draft Strategy and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: RCRC staff is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org