Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Manual 6320 91 FR 35996

The commenter supports strengthening and retaining Manual 6320 to ensure lands with wilderness characteristics are meaningfully considered in land-use planning. They advocate for field-verified inventories, consideration of indigenous cultural landscapes, and the publication of any proposed revisions for public comment.

An individual commenter opposes the proposed action, arguing that reducing public notice and comment requirements for land management directives diminishes public oversight and accountability. They emphasize the importance of transparent rulemaking to protect public lands from corporate exploitation and ensure responsible management.

The commenter, writing as a concerned citizen, strongly supports the protection of wilderness areas and opposes any actions that would allow for mining, fracking, or other industrial development on public lands. They express deep concern over recent executive actions regarding National Monuments and urge the administration to prioritize conservation over corporate interests.

An individual is expressing concern that the proposed updates to BLM Manual 6320 will lead to the loss of biodiversity and undeveloped land. They urge the BLM to conduct a full impact analysis and consider alternatives that protect public lands.