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Show BLM Public Hearing Rescheduled Rescheduling of a public hearing and extension of the deadline for public comment concerning the Bureau of Land Management's first grazing environmental statement in Utah has been announced by Paul L. Howard, BLM Utah state director. fThe public hearing on the Hot Desert-- grazing management plan draft stateinqntj :,,ri8s. been rescheduled for July 11 at 7 p.m. in the ' Washington County Courthouse, St. George, Utah. The meeting originally was planned for June 29. Persons who wish to present oral comments at the hearing are asked to limit their statements to 10 minutes. Written comments will be accepted at the hearing or can be mailed to the BLM District Manager, PO Box 729, Cedar City, Utah 84720. The statement involves implementation of 42 allotment management plans, 14 custodial plans, and plans to eliminate livestock grazing on three allotments in Washington County, Utah. The objective of the proposal is to provide land-use management on the principle of multi-use and long-term sustained yield of resources on 529,564 acres of public lands. Copies of the statement are available for public review at the BLM Cedar City District Office, 1579 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah 84720 (telephone 801-586-2401). |