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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Alaska

Notice: Alaska Native Claims Selection

The BLM is providing constructive notice of an appealable decision approving conveyance of the surface estate in certain lands to Danzhit Hanlaii Corporation for the Native village of Circle.
Wyoming

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.

Idaho

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).

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

Notice of Public Meeting: Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council Meeting

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as follows.
Colorado

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.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council meeting

The BLM announced that the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council will meet June 6-7, 2024, at the Vale BLM Baker Field Office, 3100 H St., Baker City, Ore. The public is welcome to attend the meeting both days.
Utah, Green River DO

Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Skyline Mine Little Eccles Lease by Application in Emery County and Flat Canyon Lease Modification in Sanpete County, Utah.

PRICE, Utah – Pursuant to a court settlement agreement, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) are seeking public input to help inform an environmental analysis of a potential expansion to Skyline Mine. The modification would include additional coal from public lands in Emery and Sanpete counties.
National Office

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.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

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.

National Office

Update of the Communications Uses Program, Cost Recovery Fee Schedules, and Rights-of-Way

This is the final rule to streamline the BLM's communications uses program, update its cost recovery fee schedules, and add provisions for operations, maintenance, and fire prevention plans for powerline rights-of-way.
National Office

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Department of the Interior is issuing a public notice of its intent to modify the Bureau of Land Management Privacy Act system of records to consolidate two systems of records to reflect the expand