The BLM brought in consultant Don Maruska to advise them on a plan which would significantly change how PAWG gets input from the public to advise them on their decision-making process. The BLM's new plan has BLM screening qualifications of the public to determine who is "qualified" to provide input to PAWG members and able to particpate on sub groups. In the past, anyone who was interested in a topic was encouraged and welcome to participate on any of the PAWG Task Groups.