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 25, 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. Board hearing on May 19, 2016. 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