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Secretary of the Interior

The head of the U.S. Department of the Interior, responsible for managing federal lands, natural resources, and programs for Native Americans.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

A federal agency within the Department of the Interior that manages over 245 million acres of public lands, mostly in Western states, for various uses like recreation, grazing, and energy development.

Record of Decision (ROD)

A formal document issued by a federal agency that states its decision on a proposed action, identifies the alternatives considered, and explains how environmental considerations were addressed.

Resource Management Plan (RMP)

A long-range plan that guides the management of public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), outlining permitted uses, conservation measures, and goals for specific areas.

Preferred Alternative

The specific option or course of action identified by an agency as its favored choice among several considered in an environmental review or management planning process.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

A foundational environmental law that requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of their proposed actions before making decisions, often through environmental impact statements.