Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Utah, Green River DO, Price FO, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

BLM authorizes energy exploration in Sevier Co. and habitat restoration project in Carbon & Emery Counties

The BLM has authorized a nearly 8,000-acre habitat restoration project to control noxious weeds and approved an exploration redrill on the Carter Peak Pad to evaluate mineral resources in Utah.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Authorizes Aerial Herbicide Treatment in Daggett County and Pipeline in Uintah County

In coordination with the UT DNR, the BLM has authorized an aerial herbicide treatment targeting invasive cheatgrass in Daggett county. Also, a Right-of-Way for a pipeline install was approved for Caerus Uinta, LLC.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM approves Mallard Oil Wells

The BLM has approved the Mallard Oil Wells project, authorizing Finley Resources to drill for Indian Trust minerals on private land near Leeland Bench, with analysis supporting future expansion for up to nine wells.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Authorizes Road Stabilization at Buckhorn Wash and Approves Coal Exploration within Manti-La Sal National Forest

The BLM Price Field Office has authorized emergency stabilization for flood-damaged roads at Buckhorn Wash and coal exploration activities for Canyon Fuel Company in the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM approves 13 drilling permits in Duchesne County

The BLM Vernal Field Office has approved drilling permits for the Andre 1-18-3-2 and Diehard oil well projects, supporting federal and Indian Trust mineral production on private lands in Duchesne County.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Authorizes Bonneville Off-Road Race and 6 Drilling Permits in Uintah County

The BLM has issued Special Recreation Permit for the Bonneville Off-Road Race on existing routes for off-highway vehicles and 6 Permits to Drill in Uintah County.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM approves energy infrastructure in Uintah County and canyon shuttle services in Desolation & Gray Canyons

The BLM has approved a temporary waterline for completion operations in Uintah County, new federal oil well drilling permits, and a new commercial shuttle service permit for boaters in Desolation and Gray Canyons.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM authorizes fly fishing guide on Green River and three drilling permits in the Uintah Basin

The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued decision records for three oil drilling projects on Indian Trust minerals and one recreation permit renewal for Green River fly fishing guides across Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM proposes cheatgrass treatment in North Clarks Valley

BLM is proposing treatment of invasive cheatgrass within the North Clarks Valley Grazing Allotment to take place between Aug 1 - Dec 1, 2027.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Approves Drilling Application for Anshutz Exploration in Uintah County

BLM approves five drilling applications for Anshutz Exploration and authorizes construction of to support drilling.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO

Authorizations Issued for Middle Fork Energy Drilling and Jeep Jamboree USA

BLM Utah approves 15 gas wells near Vernal and authorizes an additional Jeep Jamboree ride in Bears Ears National Monument.