Are BLM field offices correctly applying categorically-excluded undertakings from review?
Under the nationwide PA, BLM has the ability to negotiate exempted categories of undertakings for which potential effects are foreseeable and likely to be minimal or not adverse (36CFR800.14(c)). A number of SHPOs and BLM state offices have categorical exemptions specific to their state as part of the state protocol. Five SHPOs responded that, yes, BLM seemed to be applying them correctly, two others weren’t sure and one stated “not always.” • Would it help to have usage documented in the annual report? Back to Top 10. Does BLM involve your office in land use planning and associated resource management decision making? The nationwide PA directs BLM to seek the SHPO’s active participation in the BLM’s land use planning and associated resource management activities so that historic preservation considerations have a greater influence on large scale decisions and the cumulative effects of the more routine decisions before key BLM commitments have been made. Five SHPOs responded that they
