Executive Order 13792 directs Secretary of Interior Zinke to review a set of
National Monuments designated since 1 JAN 1996 under the Antiquities Act.  

The public comment period opens on 12 May and is only open for 15 days.  The
monuments open for comment and the location to make comments can be found
here:
https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-releases-list-monuments-under-review-announces-first-ever-formal

One of the criteria for lands to be designated as a monument under the
Antiquities Act is that the lands must be of "scientific interest".  If you
are familiar with the ecology of any of these monuments, you should consider
submitting a comment regarding that criterion of the Antiquities Act.

Matt Hurteau

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