Lobby Congress for a Public Lands Planning Modernization Act that explicitly authorizes BLM to implement the collaborative planning practices from 2016 and m...
Make transparency durable by writing it into statute, using a 2026 reauthorization vehicle as the most realistic path described in the cause. This strategy aims to overcome CRA-related limits by explicitly authorizing modern planning practices and requiring earlier disclosure of key analyses. The goal is a clear, enforceable baseline that outlasts shifts in agency leadership.
Why this works
- Would overcome the CRA barrier by superseding it, and enshrine transparency in law (more permanent).
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Mechanism
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- Identify the most viable legislative vehicle (including 2026 reauthorization language).
- Draft specific transparency requirements that fit within the planning process described here.
- Build a coalition of diverse stakeholders who benefit from earlier visibility and input.
- Brief lawmakers and staff; support hearings, letters, and markup moments with clear asks.
- Track progress and iterate language across the session to keep the requirement intact.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Bill vehicle and amendment language finalized
Near-termDraft text is prepared and aligned to a viable legislative pathway.
- 2
Sponsor and committee plan secured
Early in sessionKey offices commit to advancing the provision through committee steps.
- 3
Transparency language advanced
During hearings or markup windowsThe provision survives a major procedural step without being stripped or gutted.
- 4
Passage and implementation posture set
2026 reauthorization cycleEnacted language is translated into clear implementation expectations for BLM.