The Federal Land Management and Policy Act (FLPMA) requires BLM to complete an annual hearing to address issues involving motorized vehicle use. BLM held the required hearing on May 6, but has not completed the hearing. According to BLM policy, any hearing must be followed by responsive documents. 

Gather-EAs being used to assert authority to complete both the Salt Wells and Adobe Town (WY) and the distinct Kiger/Riddle (OR) helicopter drive trapping set to begin next month, both cite the annual hearing as an underlying planning process that meets the analysis requirement of the impact of the use of motorized vehicles. 

In order for any helicopter drive trapping to occur, BLM must complete the hearing according to standard policy and precedent set for all other hearings and cannot shirk that responsibility only within the Wild Horse and Burro Program.

We, the undersigned, request that you publish a response to public testimony associated with the May 6th hearing with sufficient time to review. 

Thank you.