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Nevada, Carson City DO, Stillwater FO
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BLM approves East Camp Douglas Exploration Plan

The Bureau of Land Management has issued an Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Decision Record for the East Camp Douglas Exploration Plan of Operations.
California
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BLM Eases Seasonal Fire Restrictions in Ukiah, California

UKIAH, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, has eased fire restrictions, effective Friday, Nov. 6, on public lands managed by the Ukiah Field Office. Fire restrictions were initiated on June 5 to curb the wildfire risk. Recreational target shooting in designated areas and campfires are once again allowed on public lands with a valid campfire permit, unless otherwise posted.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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BLM Approves Mountain Lab School IdRaHaJe Educational Recreation Permit

The BLM has approved a Special Recreation Permit authorizing the Mountain Lab School IdRaHaJe to engage in the noncommercial canyoneering, camping, and outdoor education activities within the San Rafael Swell.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
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U1 Well Pad oil drilling authorized in Greater Monument Buttes Unit

The BLM Vernal Field Office has authorized Scout Energy Management to horizontally drill three oil wells and construct the U1 Well Pad with supporting infrastructure on public lands in Uintah County.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO
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BLM Approves Bullion Hill Underground Exploration Project in Lander and Eureka Counties

The Bureau of Land Management approved the Bullion Hill Underground Exploration Project, a gold and silver exploration project on 998 public acres near Crescent Valley in Lander and Eureka counties.
Nevada, Elko DO
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BLM approves Not Much Geothermal Exploration Project

The Bureau of Land Management completed a Categorical Exclusion for the Not Much geothermal exploration project in Elko County, Nevada.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Little River Forest Management Project

The Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District Swiftwater Field Office has posted the FINAL Finding of No Significant Impact and Decision Record for the Little River Forest Management Plan.
California
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BLM Approves 304-Acre Forest Thinning Project to Reduce Wildfire Risk Near Adin

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a project to thin overgrown forest and reduce hazardous fuels on approximately 304 acres of public land, southwest of Adin, to help protect rural communities in northeastern California from wildfire.
California
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BLM Approves Post-Fire Restoration Plan for S-1 Vya Fire Area

The Bureau of Land Management has approved an emergency stabilization and burned area response plan for the S-1 Vya Fire area, authorizing efforts to repair fire-damaged fencing and restore vegetation on approximately 287 acres of public and private land within the fire perimeter.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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BLM Issues Decision on Coast Fork Camas Forest Management Project

The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District Siuslaw Field Office has signed a decision to implement the Coast Fork Camas Forest Management Project.
California
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Celebrate OHV Safety Week at Indian Valley Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office and partners invite the public to celebrate OHV Safety Week at the Indian Valley Management Area on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone, and no registration is required.

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