El Centro BLM to accept Applications for ISDRA TRT

[LoBuck]

El Centro BLM to accept Applications for ISDRA TRT

January 24, 2006 - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) El Centro Field Office is accepting applications for representatives to serve on the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) Technical Review Team (TRT), which provides input to the El Centro Field Office on prioritizing the ISDRA Recreation Management Plan implementation schedule and the use of fees collected at the ISDRA.

The appointees will represent California and Arizona off-highway vehicle (OHV) interests and economic interests. The counties will appoint county representatives, and a member of the California Desert District Advisory Council will be appointed by that group to serve on the TRT. All returning members will be on a one-year term and new members will be on a two year term.

The TRT meets twice a year. The meetings are usually held in late January and late July. The meetings are held at the BLM office in El Centro between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the week and usually last between 4 to 6 hours. Two conference calls may also be scheduled during the week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., if needed to discuss pertinent issues.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be received by April 30, 2006 and may be submitted online at www.ca.blm.gov/elcentro or to Neil Hamada, Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area manager, by email at nhamada@ca.blm.gov or by FAX (760) 337-4490. Applications may also be mailed to the Bureau of Land Management ATTN: Neil Hamada, 1661 S. 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243.

Please include responses to the questions listed below as well as a current resume:



Name:
Address:
Phone Numbers:
1. What is your professional and recreational background and qualifications?

2. Why do you want to be a member of the ISDRA TRT?

3. Will you have any problem attending the meeting in El Centro or participating in the conference calls?

Selections will be made by June 1, 2006 so that new members will have an opportunity to make arrangements to attend the July 2006 meeting.

For further information contact Neil Hamada at 760-337-4451.

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The BLM document for this announcement can be downloaded from the ISDRATRT.ORG Document Section. Look for the file named Application for Representatives to the ISDRA.

[LoBuck]

More info:

The seats that are up for selection by the BLM are the 5 OHV representatives. 4 from California and 1 from Arizona.

The remaining 4 seats will continue to be appointed by the bodies they represent. Yuma County, Imperial County, Desert Advisory Council, and United Desert Gateway (for economic interests).

[HozayKwarvo]

I'm assuming that the "county" representatives need to be residents of the appointing county (Yuma and Imperial)? And that the CDDAC and UDG representatives need to be members of those organizations? Is this correct?

[LoBuck]

That is my understanding Brian.

[LoBuck]

Appointments have been made.

Story and PDF of the Offical News Release can be viewed at the ISDRA TRT Website at http://www.isdratrt.org

From the BLM:

BLM Announces Appointments to Imperial Sand Dunes Technical Review Team

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) El Centro Field Office Manager Vicki Wood announced today appointment of two new members to the Imperial Sand Dunes Technical Review Team (TRT), which advises BLM on the management of the Dunes.

New appointees Joseph Asciutto and Richard Holiday will represent California off-highway vehicle (OHV) interests. Current TRT members and their represented interested include Jim Bramham and Larry Jowdy, California OHV interests; Bob Ham, Imperial County; Jerry Seaver, Arizona off-highway vehicle (OHV) interests; Nicole Giles, economic interests; Glenn Montgomery, Yuma County; and Roy Denner who serves as the representative of the California Desert District Advisory Council.

"I believe our current TRT members and new appointees will serve the public well," said Wood. "I also encouraged those who were not selected to stay in contact with the TRT and participate in the public meetings."

The TRT provides input to the BLM El Centro Field Office on the prioritization of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area management plan implementation schedule, and the use of use fee funds collected in the ISDRA to complete specific projects in the schedule."

The TRT meets two to three times a year. For more information visit the website at http://www.ca.blm.gov/elcentro or contact Neil Hamada, Dunes manager at 760-337-4451.

Watch for Biographies on the ISDRA TRT Website.

Congratulations to Joe and Dick.