White Rhino Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 click on this link copy and paste the message and send it takes just a minute but could save the dunes for us! http://www.sharetrai...and-use-update- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam @ GTP Off Road Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) You beat me to it Paul. I was just going to do the same thing... Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Extend the Comment Period on Proposed Rule that Will Limit OHV Access In early October the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued a proposed rule to list the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger beetle as a threatened species and to designate most of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes geologic formation as critical habitat for the subspecies. If this rule is finalized as proposed it would almost certainly ensure that OHV access in the Coral Pink Sand Dunes area will be forever lost. Comments on the proposed rule are currently due on December 3, 2012. Given the highly complex nature of the proposal, this simply does not provide enough time for the OHV community to develop comprehensive comments. It is also important to note that the USFWS will only consider comments that are made “solely on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available.” This means that comments that only indicate support for or opposition to the designation will not be considered by FWS in making a determination on the proposal. ARRA and our partners are working on developing talking points to share with you before the ultimate comment deadline, but more time is necessary to adequately review the proposal as well as the many sources cited within. As a result, it is important that you click hereto go to regulations.gov and formally request at least a 90 day extension of the comment period. Three of Utah’s Members of Congress have weighed in already. On November 2nd, Senator Mike Lee and Representatives Rob Bishop and Jason Chaffetz wrote USFWS Director Daniel Ashe urging him to extend the comment period by 90 days. Please click hereto join them in calling for an extension. Once at the page please fill in your information and request at least a 90 day extension of the comment period. Below is a sample request that can be cut and pasted into the comment box on regulations.gov. As an off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiast, I request an extension of at least 90 days to the comment period on the Proposed Rule on Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Threatened Status for Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle and Designation of Critical Habitat. It will be impossible to review and develop comprehensive comments on this complex rule and related materials by December 3rd. The 60 days currently allotted is particularly insufficient as only comments that are made “solely on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available” will be considered by the Fish and Wildlife Service in making a determination. This rule would have a significant impact on motorized recreation so it is imperative that other OHV enthusiasts and I have adequate time to fully understand and comment on the proposal. Thank you for your consideration. Edited November 8, 2012 by Rap_Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Done! Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsWeeks Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Done!!! Did anybody post this on the glamis dunes website or any other forums?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 I didn't Jason go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Done!! It would be sad to have my favorite summer dune spot closed. But I wonder how much they could close, isn't alot of Coral private property? Since that rancher owns most of the land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeuelorDie Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Would be a shame to lose such an awesome place to dune!!! Do your part peeps!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricepow Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ65 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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