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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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Muddy River Floodplain Restoration Project

The BLM is seeking comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Muddy River Floodplain Restoration Project, located approximately five miles northwest of the town of Moapa in Southern Nevada.
Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

BLM seeks public input on proposed Pinyon Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Pinyon Solar Project on 1,730 acres of public lands in Maricopa County.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks initial input on proposed County Line gold and silver mine

BLM is seeking initial public comment on the proposed County Line gold and silver mine planned on 452 acres of public lands near Gabbs in Nye and Mineral counties.
California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

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

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.
Idaho, Boise DO

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

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

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

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

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.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO

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.