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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Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM seeks public input on plan for Louse Canyon Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to improve rangeland health and livestock grazing management within the Louse Canyon Geographic Management Area
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO

Notice of Realty Action: Non-Competitive (Direct) Land Sale in Eddy County, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carlsbad Field Office is proposing a non-competitive direct sale of 199.89 acres of public land in Eddy County, New Mexico, to the county.
Utah, Cedar City FO

BLM sets aside lands for review of proposed Star Range Solar Project

The BLM is temporarily setting aside roughly 5,159 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 600-megawatt Star Range Solar Project near Milford in Beaver County, Utah.
National Office

Waste prevention, production subject to royalties, and resource conservation

This direct final rule corrects technical errors in the original final rule for waste prevention issued April 10, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM sets aside lands for review of proposed Expedition Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily setting aside roughly 4,037 acres of public lands associated with the proposed Expedition Solar Project near Redmond in Deschutes County.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM announces Record of Decision for Robertson Mine Project in Nevada

The BLM announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Robertson Mine Project located in Lander County, Nevada.
Alaska, Central Yukon FO

Public Land Order No. 7952, Opening of Additional Lands for Selection by Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans

This order partially revokes eight Public Land Orders (PLOs) insofar as they affect approximately 11,163,252 acres of public lands in the Central Yukon area of Alaska
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Segregation of Public Land for the Esmerelda Solar Projects in Esmerelda County, Nevada

Effective on November 20, 2024, 117,384.38 acres of public lands in Esmerelda County, Nevada will be segregated for a period of 2 years for the seven Esmerelda Solar projects right-of-way applications.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment for the proposed Purple Sage Energy Center Project in Nevada

This notice announces the opening of a 90-day comment period for the Draft RMPA/EIS for the proposed Purple Sage Energy Center Project in Clark County, Nevada.
National Office

Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Environmental Impact Statement for Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning

BLM prepared a proposed resource management plan amendment and final environmental impact statement for Greater sage-grouse rangewide planning. This notice announces a 30-day protest period.