Public Input & Actions

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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California, Central California DO, Bishop FO
Damage to a petroglyph caused by cultural site vandalism.

Reward for information on cultural site vandalism increased to $4,000

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is announcing an increased reward of $4,000 for information on the individuals responsible for damaging petroglyph panels at the Volcanic Tableland, north of Bishop. The perpetrators vandalized three locations within the site.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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Public Land Order No. 7963; National Defense Operating Area Withdrawal, Dona Ana, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties, NM

This Order withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, approximately 109,651 acres of Federal lands.
Public Land Order No. 7963; National Defense Operating Area Withdrawal, Dona An…
Idaho, Boise DO
Geothermal powerplant pipes crossing over Utahs West Desert

BLM seeks input on proposed geothermal leasing in southwest Idaho

BLM seeks input on proposed geothermal leasing in southwest Idaho
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO
Geothermal operation

BLM seeks input on proposed geothermal leasing in southeast Idaho

The BLM is seeking input on proposed geothermal leasing of one parcel totaling approximately 3,740 acres in Bonneville County. This public feedback period ends May 5, 2025.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene FO
Boating on Lake Coeur d'Alene

Updated recreation fees in effect for BLM sites in North Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office has updated fees at multiple recreation sites in north Idaho.
Nevada
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BLM issues final analysis for Wildcat gold exploration project

The Bureau of Land Management issued the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed Wildcat Exploration Project in the Seven Troughs Range near Lovelock in Pershing County.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed gold mining at the Kast claims in Baker County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment on proposed gold mining in Baker County.
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Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO
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BLM seeks input on Valdez Creek proposal to add gold mining work

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment for proposed expanded gold mining operations on public lands near milepost 79 of the Denali Highway.
Idaho, Boise DO
A firefighter holds a drip torch during ignitions of a prescribed burn. Smoke and fire appear on the rangeland in the background.

BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk

BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Kemmerer FO
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BLM seeks input on proposed southwest Wyoming carbon sequestration project

The BLM is seeking a 15-day public comment on the environmental assessment for the proposed Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub CO2 sequestration project. The assessment analyzes the effects of issuing a right-of-way to Pond Field, LLC to permanently store CO2 in federal pore space across 44,350 acres in Uinta, Sweetwater, and Lincoln counties.
Participate Now, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
Nevada
A map depicts the location of the Goldfield District-Wide Exploration Project

BLM seeks input on proposed Gemfield Resources gold exploration

Additional information, including the draft environmental assessment, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register, where comments may be submitted through the “Participate Now” option (preferred).

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Notice Public Land Order No. 7963; National Defense Operating Area Withdrawal, Dona Ana, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties, NM
Notice Rescission and Termination of the Environmental Impact Statement Analyzing the Potential Environmental Effects From Maintaining Secretary Jewell's Coal Leasing Moratorium
Notice Public Land Order No. 7961; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6591; Withdrawal of Public Land for the United States Air Force, Nevada
Notice Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil and Gas Leasing Decisions in Seven States From February 2015 to December 2020; Rescission
Notice Draft Environmental Assessment, Public Hearing, and Request for Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment, Maximum Economic Recovery, and Fair Market Value for the Freedom Mine Company Proposed Emergency Federal Coal Lease-by-Application and Mining Plan Modification for NDM 111186 and Mining Plan Modification for NDM 091535, Mercer County, ND