WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new federal advisory committee that will help inform how the BLM implements the Public Lands Rule, according to a news release.

The committee will advise on outreach and engagement, best management practices, and the development and refinement of agency guidance to support implementation of the rule across the country.

The Public Lands Rule provides the BLM with new tools and guidance to inform the balanced management of its natural resources.

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland recently signed the charter establishing the committee and is seeking 15 members to serve two-year terms. The committee will consist of representatives including tribal, state and local governments; the public at large; science community, including archaeological or historical interests; non-governmental organizations specializing in environmental, conservation or watershed interests, recreation interests. or hunting and fishing interests; energy or mineral development; federal grazing permit holders or other permittees; and commercial recreation activities. The secretary will appoint 15 alternates to deliberate and vote on committee matters in the absence of the primary representative.

The 30-day nomination period is open until Nov. 18. Contact the BLM in Washington, D.C., for information about the nomination process.