Laws and Regulations
The BLM manages public lands and subsurface estate under its jurisdiction under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, or FLPMA, which became law in 1976. Despite the rapidly changing environment in which we work, the BLM remains committed to its core mission under FLPMA – a careful balancing of multiple use and sustained yield. Download a copy of FLPMA as amended.
Along with FLPMA, other laws, regulations and internal policies shape the BLM's work. This page has quick links to those laws, regulations and policies for easy reference.
Current and historic photos reflect the BLM’s activities as a Federal land management agency. @mypubliclands FLPMA Flickr album