2.11.3. Long-Term Guidance/Life of Plan Direction

These decisions include the goals, objectives (Desired Future Conditions), and management actions established by the plan that are applied during site-specific analyses and activity planning. This guidance is applied whether the action is initiated by the BLM or by a non-BLM project proponent. Long-term guidance and plan direction is incorporated into BLM management as implementation-level planning and project analysis occurs. For instance, if any developer, including the BLM, proposes construction of a new motorized trail through public land, that proposal would need to be in harmony with the goals, allocations, and actions established through this Approved RMP relative to that parcel of land, for the associated biological, prescribed recreation settings, VRM , and lands interests. If the proposal was in compliance with the BLM’s long-term guidance, it could easily move onto the next level of assessment. In short, these decisions “guide” BLM decision-makers in what is, and is not acceptable through the life of the plan.