The Record of Decision has been signed for the Bering Sea-Western Interior (BSWI) Resource Management Plan (RMP). View and download a copy of the BSWI RMP Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved RMP (ARMP) under the "Documents" link at the left.

Next Steps  

Implementation: The BLM will develop an implementation plan that identifies actions for achieving the desired outcomes of the Approved RMP. The implementation plan will assist BLM managers and staff in preparing budget requests and scheduling work priorities. During the life of the Approved Plan, each site-specific, or implementation-level project or plan will need to conform to the goals, objectives, actions and allowable uses contained within the BSWI Approved RMP. The BLM will prepare additional documentation for these actions necessary to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Depending on the action, this can vary from Categorical Exclusions (CX), Determinations of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) or new Environmental Assessments (EA), or Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).

Each subsequent project or step-down plan will have opportunities for additional public input that can include public scoping, document reviews/comments and administrative remedies. The public can keep updated about future projects and opportunities to participate by checking listings on BLM’s national NEPA register available at eplanning.blm.gov. The National NEPA Register allows online review and comment of BLM planning and implementation documents. The site allows for searches by geographic location, project resource type, project year and other specific fields.

Monitoring: Monitoring is the process of tracking and documenting the progress of the land use plan decisions. Land use plan monitoring is a continuous process occurring over the life of the RMP. Data is used to determine:

1) Whether planned actions have been implemented in the manner prescribed by the RMP, and;

2) Whether actions and allowable uses are effective in achieving objectives.

If implementation does not achieve the expected desired outcomes, adaptive management strategies or a plan amendment may be necessary.

Evaluation: The BLM will periodically evaluate an approved RMP to determine whether the land use plan decisions and NEPA analysis are still valid and whether the plan is being implemented effectively. Land use plan evaluations determine:

1) The decisions remain relevant to current issues;

2) Decisions are effective in achieving or making progress toward achieving the desired outcomes specified in the RMP;

3) Any decisions need revision, amendment, or deletion, and;

4) Any new decisions are needed.