THE L AND U SE P LANNING P ROCESS CHAPTER III – LAND USE PLANNING PROCESS in H – PLANNING FOR RECREATION AND VISITOR SERVICES 1. Overview of LUP Process 2. Alternative Development 3. Affected Environment 4. Effects Analysis 5. Update on Planning 2.0

1. O VERVIEW OF THE LUP P ROCESS

EIS Chapters: Chapter 1 – Purpose and Need Chapter 2 – Range of Alternatives Chapter 3 – Affected Environment Chapter 4 – Environmental Consequences

1. O VERVIEW OF THE LUP P ROCESS

2. A LTERNATIVE D EVELOPMENT (C HAPTER 2) Dictated by the purpose and need. Different management scenarios to be analyzed. Involves the collaboration of cooperating agencies. No Action Alternative Management Scenarios Collaboration

2. A LTERNATIVE D EVELOPMENT (C HAPTER 2)

C REATING A R ANGE OF A LTERNATIVES Ideal Recreation scenarios Wildlife Grazing Cultural protection Energy Development etc etc, etc etc, etc, etc etc Resources Resource Uses Recreation 2. A LTERNATIVE D EVELOPMENT (C HAPTER 2)

V ARYING A LTERNATIVES BY N UMBER AND T YPE OF R ECREATION M ANAGEMENT A REA 2. A LTERNATIVE D EVELOPMENT (C HAPTER 2)

Develop Range of Alternatives which considers implications from other programs.

3. A FFECTED E NVIRONMENT (C HAPTER 3) A FFECTED E NVIRONMENT D ESCRIPTION 1.Present condition 2.Supply and demand 3.Recreational Setting Characteristics (RSCs): Physical, Social, Operational 4.Pertinent recreation management, administration, information, monitoring

3. A FFECTED E NVIRONMENT (C HAPTER 3) A FFECTED E NVIRONMENT D ESCRIPTION 1.Present condition 2.Supply and demand 3.Recreational Setting Characteristics (RSCs): Physical, Social, Operational 4.Pertinent recreation management, administration, information, monitoring

Effects Analysis Predicts the degree to which a resource or use will be affected Demonstrate that the BLM took a “hard look” at the impacts Commensurate with the importance of the impact 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

D EFINING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Assumptions Geographic and temporal scope Baseline for analysis Reasonably foreseeable future actions Methodology Limitations Rationale 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Analysis must include both: 1.Impacts of other proposed resources/resource uses on recreation. 2.Impacts of the proposed recreation uses on the existing recreation opportunities and other resources or resource uses. Proposed Recreation Impacts Existing Recreation Resource Protection Resource Use

4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4) A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Provide a real world example of each: Impacts of resource protection on proposed recreation Impact of resource use on proposed recreation Impact of proposed recreation on existing recreation Impact of proposed recreation on other resource Impact of proposed recreation on other resource use

A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Direct Indirect Cumulative Effects Analyses 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Direct : Occur at the same time and place as the proposed action. Address impacts in terms of context, intensity, duration, and timing. Include long term and short term. 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS POP Quiz! Which RSC would be impacted by the proposed transmission line in the Blue River Valley SRMA? See example on page III-7 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS POP Quiz! Which RSC would be impacted by the proposed transmission line in the Blue River Valley SRMA? See example on page III-7 Answer: The transmission line will impact the physical RSCs of remoteness and naturalness through road construction, placement of power poles, and stringing of transmission lines. 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Indirect : Reasonable foreseeable Occur at different time or place 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Cumulative Effects Aggregate impacts resulting from incremental impact added to: Past, present, reasonable foreseeable future actions. Can result from individually minor, but collectively significant, actions occurring over an extended period. 4. E FFECTS ANALYSIS (C HAPTER 4)

E NVIRONMENTAL C ONSEQUENCES – C HAPTER 4 A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Qualitatively discuss Quantitatively estimate the consequences of proposed decisions on R&VS. In the absence of quantitative data, use professional judgment to qualitatively analyze the impacts of each alternative.

E NVIRONMENTAL C ONSEQUENCES – C HAPTER 4 A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis POP QUIZ!! Look at Figure 31 on page III-10. How many acres would be converted to a front country physical recreation setting in Alternative B? Is this Qualitative or Quantitative?

E NVIRONMENTAL C ONSEQUENCES – C HAPTER 4 A NALYZING E NVIRONMENTAL E FFECTS Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis POP QUIZ!! Look at Figure 31 on page III-10. How many acres would be converted to a front country physical recreation setting in Alternative B? Is this Qualitative or Quantitative? Answer: 6,000 acres, Quantitative.

E NVIRONMENTAL C ONSEQUENCES – C HAPTER 4 a.Summarize the factors/elements that will cause the impact. b. Describe the impact qualitatively, including appropriate linkages and consequences of the action. c. Quantify the level of impact (severity) using the appropriate indicator. d. Describe the context of the impact in relation to the existing condition described in the affected environment, using the appropriate indicator. e. Compare impacts in the action alternatives to the impacts in the no action alternative and the other action alternatives. f. Incorporate the big picture. In other words, provide the analytical conclusion interpreting the results, especially when you are unable to quantify the data. Sequential Steps to Analyze Impacts – Page III-11

Exercise: Summarize Qualitative and Quantitative impacts of the alternatives. See Figure 32 pg III-12 (maps) and Figure 33 pg III-13 (table)

Planning

Planning 2.0 Notice of Intent Public Scoping Develop Alternatives Notice of Availability for Draft Plan Public Comment Period Notice of Availability for Proposed Plan Protest Period and Governors Consistency Review Analyze the Management Situation RMP Development Prepare Draft Plan RMP Review Revise Plan Publish Final Decision 30 Current Planning Process* *For new plans and revisions

Planning 2.0 Notice of Intent Public Scoping Formulate Alternatives Notice of Availability for Draft Plan Public Comment Period Notice of Availability for Proposed RMP Protest Period Pre-Planning Plan Evaluation Collaborative Envisioning Process Planning Assessment RMP Development Alternatives Outreach Prepare Draft Plan RMP Review Revise Plan Publish Final Decision Revise Alternatives 31 Revised Process* *For new plans and revisions Governors Consistency Review

Planning 2.0 Pre-scoping assessment of resource, environmental, social, and economic conditions; Request data and information from other agencies, stakeholders, and the public; Identify national, regional, and local policies, guidance, strategies, or plans; Supports landscape approach. 32 Planning Assessment

Planning 2.0 Alternatives Outreach 33 Is the range of alternatives complete? Is any relevant information missing?

Planning 2.0 Goals: Desired conditions or characteristics Objectives: Specific & measurable Land Use Allocations: Land Uses that are allowed, restricted, or excluded. Planning Designations: An area where a single use or value will be prioritized. 34 Management Direction

Planning 2.0 Integrated RMP Landscape Approach Landscape Goals Integrated Resource Objectives Land Use Allocations Management Approaches Current RMPs Structured by Programs Program Goal Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Land Use Allocations Management Actions 35 Regional Mitigation Conceptual Decision Framework Program Goal Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Land Use Allocations Management Actions Program Goal Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Land Use Allocations Management Actions Land Use Allocations Management Approaches Land Use Allocations Management Approaches

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections Data sets Attributes and Indicators Factors to consider when developing plan components Planning Designations Resource Use Determinations Management Measures

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections: Data Sets Core Data Sets – Basic GIS data maintained by multiple programs (GTLF, Land Status, etc) Recreation Data Sets – Data maintained by Recreation Program (Supply & Demand data, RSCs, Recreation Sites and Facilities, SRMAs, ERMAs, etc) Other Data Sets – GIS data relevant to Recreation, but maintained by other programs (VRM, Wilderness, Cave & Karst etc.)

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections: Attributes and Indicators Key AttributesIndicator Special Recreation Management Areas Recreation Opportunities (targeted activities, experiences and benefits) Visitor Realization of targeted experiences and benefits as measured in visitor assessments. Extensive Recreation Management Areas Participation in the principle recreation activities Visitor participation in the identified outdoor recreation activities. Undesignated Areas Visitor health and safety Number of [exposure to] unhealthy or unsafe human- created conditions

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections: Factors to consider when developing plan components Demand for recreation opportunities Existing recreation use Supply of recreation setting characteristics (RSCs) The unique value, importance, and/or distinctiveness of RSCs, especially compared to other areas used for recreation. Existing or needed R&VS program investments and infrastructure. Capability to manage recreation resources and uses.

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections: Factors to consider when developing plan components Proposed or competing land uses or other resource. Ability to establish interdisciplinary management actions and resource use determinations to support desired recreation opportunities. Necessary recreation management actions and resource use determinations that will be needed to: Support and facilitate targeted recreation activities. Maintain or enhance RSCs. Mitigate recreation impacts to cultural and natural resources. Address use and user conflicts. Gain public support for managing specific recreation opportunities. Involve existing and/or potential partners/volunteers

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections: Planning Designations Special Recreation Management Areas (SRMA) Extensive Recreation Management Areas (ERMA), Subdivide an Recreation Management Area (RMA) into recreation management zones (RMZ) to further delineate specific recreation opportunities, if necessary Describe the desired recreation setting characteristics for each SRMA Define R&VS objectives (see attributes and indicators above) for each RMA

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections: Resource Use Determinations Identify the necessary resource use determination decisions within RMAs to achieve the RMA objectives, desired recreation setting characteristics (SRMAs) or qualities and conditions (ERMAs) Examples: Stipulations on mineral or other development Designations for all types and modes of travel Areas available for livestock grazing Visual resource management classes Identify any restrictions on shooting sports. Identify area-wide camping restrictions. Address the types, activities and locations where special recreation permits would or would not be issued.

Planning DRAFT Appendix C Sections: Management Measures Management Measures - NOT LUP DECISIONS Describes what we are going to do Not protestable or appealable No analysis Develop Implementation Plans which address : Management, Administration, Information and Education, and Monitoring. Develop Best Management Practices Prioritize activity-level planning for SRMAs and/or ERMAs.