Notices & Rules

The Federal Register is the official daily publication for notices, proposed rules and final rules of Federal agencies. The BLM uses the Federal Register to announce and explain our plans to solve problems and accomplish goals, and to give the public an opportunity to comment on the actions we propose. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Notice of Protest Acceptance; Oklahoma

The stay of filing published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, will not be lifted because the protest was accepted, and the acceptance of the plats was cancelled. 
Notice of Protest Acceptance; Oklahoma
Wyoming, Worland FO
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Notice of Realty Action: Proposed Non-Competitive Direct Sale of Public Land in Washakie County, Wyoming

The BLM intends to prepare a Resource Management Plan amendment with an associated Environmental Assessment for the 1-acre sale. This notice announces the beginning of the 45-day public scoping period.
Federal Register Notice
National Office
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Rights-of-Way, Leasing, and Operations for Renewable Energy

This final rule updates procedures governing the BLM's renewable energy and right-of-way programs, focusing on two main topics.
Rights-of-Way, Leasing, and Operations for Renewable Energy
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed conveyance of public lands for a new Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Substation

New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO
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Public Land Order No. 7940; Placitas Area Withdrawal, New Mexico

This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 4,212.98 acres of public lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws, from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, and from disposal of

Public Land Order No. 7940; Placitas Area Withdrawal, New Mexico
National Office
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Fluid Minerals and Leasing Process

The Bureau of Land Management is revising its oil and gas leasing regulations.

Fluid Minerals and Leasing Process
Wyoming
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Notice of Realty Action: Non-Competitive (Direct) Sale of Public Lands in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes a non-competitive (direct) sale of 307.5 acres of public lands in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, to PacifiCorp.

Federal Register Notice
Idaho
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Federal Register: Notice of Public Meetings of the Idaho Resource Advisory Council

The Idaho RAC will participate in a field tour on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 8:15 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).

BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council spring meeting and tour
Colorado
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Rocky Mountain RAC seeking nominations

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC) is seeking nominations to fill one existing vacancy.

Call for Nominations, Rocky Mountain RAC
National Office
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Conveyance of Federally-Owned Mineral Interests

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management proposes to renew an information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Conveyance of Federally-Owned Mineral…
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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BLM Announces Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands at Red Rock Canyon NCA for L’Etape Las Vegas 2024

The Bureau of Land Management Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration on May 5, 2024, from 6 a.m.

Federal Register Notice for Temporary Closure

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