Federal Register #2026-14548

Presidential Proclamation Modifying Bears Ears National Monument Boundaries and Management

This opportunity involves a Presidential Proclamation modifying the boundaries and management structure of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. - Government Buyer: - Executive Office of the President - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested - Notable requirements and details: - The monument's boundaries are reduced to approximately 121,096 acres, now split into the Shash Jaa Unit and the Indian Creek Unit - Management plans emphasize protection of cultural, archaeological, and natural resources - Public access and traditional land uses (grazing, recreation) are maintained - The Bears Ears Commission is terminated and replaced with a new advisory committee - No contract, solicitation, or award activity is present in this notice

Description

This Presidential Document modifies the boundaries of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. The modification reduces the monument's size to approximately 121,096 acres, divided into the Shash Jaa Unit and the Indian Creek Unit, to ensure the reservation is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of historic and scientific objects. The document outlines the historical context, the reasons for boundary changes, and management plans for the monument, including continued protection of cultural, archaeological, and natural resources. It also addresses public access, traditional land uses, and the termination of the Bears Ears Commission.

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