Federal Register #2026-14549

Presidential Proclamation Modifying Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Boundaries

This document is a presidential proclamation from the Executive Office of the President regarding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. - The proclamation modifies the monument's boundaries, reducing its size to approximately 181,541 acres - The monument is now divided into two units: Canyons of the Escalante Unit and Kaiparowits Horizon Unit - The action is taken to comply with the Antiquities Act, ensuring the protected area is limited to what is necessary for proper care and management - The proclamation outlines the rationale for the boundary changes, focusing on the protection of significant historic and scientific resources - Management guidance is provided for monument lands, including: - Public access - Livestock grazing - Ecological restoration - Continued research and stewardship - No procurement of products or services is requested or announced - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned

Description

This presidential document announces the modification of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument boundaries through Proclamation 11044. The modification reduces the monument to approximately 181,541 acres, divided into the Canyons of the Escalante Unit and the Kaiparowits Horizon Unit, to better align with the Antiquities Act's requirements for protecting objects of historic or scientific interest. The proclamation outlines the rationale for the boundary changes, including the protection of significant landmarks and resources, and provides guidance for the management and use of the monument lands. It also addresses public access, livestock grazing, and ecological restoration within the monument.

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