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BUREAU OF LAND
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In Reply Refer To: |
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Information Bulletin No.
2004-128
To:
All Assistant Directors, State Directors, and Field
Managers
Attn: Planning and Environmental Coordinators, Program
Leads
From:
Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and
Planning
Subject: Request for
Comments – Land Use Planning Handbook (H-1601-1) Revision
DD:
Program Areas:
Land Use
Planning
Purpose:
The purpose of this Information
Bulletin (IB) is to solicit comments on the final draft Land Use Planning
Handbook (LUPH) revision.
Background:
The first draft of the LUPH
revision was issued for review and comment on
The main purpose of the
revision was to incorporate guidance issued in the form of multiple Instruction
Memorandums (IMs) and IBs since the original release of the LUPH. Some comments were outside the scope of
the revision and they were addressed as time allowed.
Action:
We are asking for your review
and comment on the final draft LUPH revision at this time. Please note that this version has been
prepared in a final format (without strikeouts of previous text, footnotes,
etc.).
Major text changes from the
draft are highlighted. There are
some changes and new additions to this version that should be noted in your
review. The Recreation section of
Appendix C has been split into two sections – one titled Recreation and Visitor
Services and the other titled Comprehensive Trails and Travel Management. Sections have also been added to
Appendix C on Cave and Karst Resources and Transportation Facilities (the latter
was formerly reserved). Appendix D
(Social Science Considerations) has been substantially revised. Finally, Appendix G-3 (Analysis of the
Management Situation) has been reformatted consistent with the other outlines in
Appendix G and expanded to address habitat conservation
opportunities.
When submitting comments,
please reference the Handbook section and page number for each comment. Please send one set of consolidated comments
for each state office or WO group.
Timeframes:
Comments should be submitted to
Scott Florence, Senior Planner, Washington Office Planning, Assessment, and
Community Support Group (WO-210) within 30 days of receiving this IB.
Coordination:
WO-170, WO-220, WO-230, WO-240,
WO-250, WO-260, WO-270, WO-310, WO-320, WO-350, WO-360, WO-560, WO-610, FA-600,
NTC.
Contact:
For further information, contact
Scott Florence at 202-452-5151.
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Signed by:
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Authenticated
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Mary Trautner
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Barbara J.
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Acting Assistant
Director
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Policy & Records
Group, WO-560 |
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Renewable Resources and
Planning |
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2
Attachments
1 – Summary of Comments and Responses (2 pp)
2 – Final Draft Land Use Planning Handbook (171 pp)