Navigating the Record of Decision and Approved RMP

The Record of Decision and Approved RMP generally follows the same outline as the Proposed RMP/Final EIS. A summary of changes between draft and final has been added in Chapter 1. Maps and Appendices supporting management decisions have also been included in the Approved RMP.

Chapter I: Record of Decision 

• Section 1:     Gives an introductory overview and description of the Planning Area and Decision Area.

• Section 1.2:  Summarizes the management decisions made in the RMP; describes clarifications and modifications made to the Lewistown Proposed RMP/Final EIS; and lists the procedures to be used for mitigation and plan monitoring.

• Section 1.3:  Describes the alternatives analyzed in detail as well as alternatives and issues considered but not analyzed in detail. 

• Section 1.4:  Provides rationale for the management decisions in the Approved RMP.

• Section 1.5:  Discloses how the Approved RMP will be applied to existing projects.

• Section 1.6:  Discusses the process for public involvement throughout development of the Approved RMP.

• Section 1.7:  Provides information related to consultation, coordination with cooperating agencies, government-to-government tribal consultation, and  results for Section 7 consultation with the U.S  Fish and Wildlife Service and Section 106 Consultation with the Montana State Historic Preservation Office.

 Chapter II: Approved RMP

• Section II.1:    Provides the Purpose and Need for the plan revision and planning issues and constraints.

• Section II.2:    Links to all of the management decisions for each resource and resource use.

• Section II.5-7  Provides further details regarding RMP evaluation and adaptive management as well as references and a glossary.

• Appendices:    Implementation and Monitoring; Design Features; Reclamation; Air Resources; Fire and Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation; Oil and Gas Stipulations; Recreation Management Areas; Land Tenure; Withdrawals; and ACECs.

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