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The third issue proposed by the rule would expand the use and designation of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). It would “give priority to the designation and protection of ACECs” and “emphasize ACECs as the principle designation for protecting important natural, cultural, and scenic resources, and establish a more comprehensive frame- work for the BLM to identify, evaluate, and consider special management attention for ACECs in land use planning.” This portion of the rule is, in part, in response to the Biden administration’s call for more wildlife habitat connectivity. The use of ACEC designations is a favorite tool of anti-grazing activists to restrict grazing and related management tools.

If I have you scared now, that’s good. That is my intention. In my long career with ICA, I do not think I have seen another federal action that has greater potential to disrupt the western cattle industry as this one. Our industry must stand united in fighting this rule and in promoting the value of continued livestock grazing on federal lands. We will need your help in doing so. Over the next few weeks, you are going to be hearing a lot from us about this rule. The comment deadline is set for June 20. Please plan to submit comments and encourage your neighbors to do so as well. We have talking points and draft comments that you can use to easily formulate your own comments. Please send an email to me at karen@idahocattle.org if you would like this supplementary information.