This broadcast is another in a series of Planning/NEPA Forums, presented by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Training Center (NTC). These forums cover current and important planning- or NEPA- related topics. Previous topics include: connected actions, purpose and need, administrative record, cooperating agencies, and contracting.
This program was originally broadcast on September 19, 2013. Length: 120 minutes. Topic: Regional (Offsite) Mitigation.
Program Description: An expert panel reviewed terminology and legal authority for mitigation, introduced BLM's interim regional mitigation guidance as described in the draft Regional Mitigation Manual (MS-1794), presented a framework to begin a regional mitigation strategy, discussed how to overcome potential challenges, presented the Offsite Mitigation Strategy for the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone in Nevada, and answered questions from the audience.
Target Audience: BLM employees and key stakeholders who are working on, or are interested in, a regional approach to implementing offsite mitigation for BLM projects.
Expert Panel:
Gloria Tibbetts, Planning & Environmental Coordinator, Mount Lewis (NV) Field Office
Mike Dwyer, Program Manager, Nevada State Office
Kerry Rodgers, Senior NEPA Specialist, BLM Washington Office, Div of Env Quality & Protection
Jim Perry, Senior Natural Resource Specialist, BLM Washington Office, Div of Fluid Minerals
Gordon Toevs, Project Manager, BLM Washington Office, Renewable Resources & Planning
Cathy Humphrey (host), BLM Training Coordinator, National Training Center
CLICK HERE to view the Regional Mitigation video.