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BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for the West Desert

BLM Utah is implementing fire restrictions for the West Desert District, encompassing Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, and Weber counties in Utah.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO, West Desert DO, Fillmore FO
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Veloci 16 gas drilling infrastructure authorized; Scipio North habitat enhancement approved

The BLM has authorized right-of-way infrastructure for Caerus Uinta, LLC’s Veloci 16 well pad and approved 13,292 acres of vegetation treatments and rangeland improvements for the Scipio North project.
Utah, West Desert DO, Fillmore FO
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Frampton Heights habitat enhancement vegetation treatments authorized

The BLM Fillmore Field Office has authorized 939 acres of vegetation treatments for the Frampton Heights Habitat Enhancement project along the Pahvant mountain range in Millard County.
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO
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Indian Peak Range Restoration Plan decision record vacated and remanded to BLM

The DOI Office of Hearings and Appeals has granted a motion to vacate and remand the Indian Peak Range Restoration Plan EA decision record, with the BLM planning to publish a revised EA, FONSI, and Decision Record.
Utah, Green River DO
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Norbert well pad gas drilling approved in Uintah County

The BLM has authorized four gas wells for the Norbert project in Uintah County, approving Anschutz Exploration Corporation to develop public land infrastructure within the Black Dragon unit.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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MCW well pad gas drilling authorized; McCoy Flats mountain bike trails designated

The BLM has approved a gas drilling permit for Greylock Production LLC in Uintah County and formally designated three mountain bike trails for the nonmotorized trail network at McCoy Flats.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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Special Recreation Permits approved for therapeutic retreats and guided motorized tours

The BLM has approved Special Recreation Permits authorizing short-term therapeutic nature retreats for The Hearten House and multi-day guided motorized tours for The Driving Company and Fernweh Guide Expeditions LLC.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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Randlett Road East oil wells and Bama Fed 1123 gas wells authorized in Uintah County

The BLM has authorized energy development projects in Uintah County, approving Uinta Wax Operating LLC to drill three oil wells and Anschutz Exploration Corporation to drill four gas wells from new well pads.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO
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BLM removes five walls from active raptor avoidance areas in Indian Creek

Following spring raptor monitoring, BLM biologists have updated climbing access guidance in the Indian Creek area. Five walls have been removed from the raptor nesting avoidance list.
Utah, Paria River DO, Color Country DO
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BLM issues Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for southern Utah

The BLM is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning May 22 at 12:01 a.m. on all BLM-managed lands in southwest Utah. Fire restrictions apply to Washington, Iron, Kane, Garfield, and Beaver counties in Utah.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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BLM issues FLPMA Title V rights-of-way for 27 Uintah County Class D roads

The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued rights-of-way to Uintah County for 27 existing Class D roads, ensuring operations stay within current disturbed boundaries with no new surface disturbance.

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