Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon submitted his Governor’s Consistency Review on the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP) Revision to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This is the final input from the State of Wyoming before the BLM makes their final changes and signs a Record of Decision (ROD). Governor Gordon issued the following statement:
“Since the BLM announced their draft RMP back in August of 2023, Wyoming’s State Agencies, counties, industries, and stakeholders have all worked tirelessly to wrangle this document into a workable, legal, and durable land management plan. There still remains a considerable distance to cover to achieve this before the BLM makes its final decision. Following a careful review, I firmly believe that the BLM’s work here is inconsistent with existing federal and state laws, as well as county policies. It appears to be driven by a national political agenda, not the cooperative process between states, counties and the federal government envisioned in the Federal Land Policy Management Act (FLPMA). Moving from an untenable to an unworkable decision does not make their decision any more consistent.”
“From BLM special designations such as ‘Areas of Critical Environmental Concern’ and National Historic Trail corridors, to the need to acknowledge the primacy of the State over our wildlife, water, and air, my Consistency Review provides the blueprint for the BLM to finally deliver a RMP that most stakeholders can live with. I encourage the BLM to closely review and follow my recommendations.”
Governor Gordon had 60-days to complete and submit his Consistency Review following the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement. State Agencies previously submitted their protest letters following a 30-day window. The ROD is expected from the BLM before the end of the year.
The Governor’s Consistency Review may be accessed here.
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