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, Carson City DO
Lahontan project map

BLM seeks input on proposed Lahontan wild horse gather plan

The BLM is seeking public input on the Lahontan Wild Horse Gather Preliminary Environmental Assessment.
National Office, Colorado, Montana-Dakotas, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Five oil rigs on flat land.

BLM rescinds oil and gas environmental analysis preparation in seven states

BLM is rescinding its notice to prepare an environmental impact statement for the oil and gas leasing decisions in seven states from February 2015 to December 2020.
Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.: Oil and Gas Leasing Decisi…
Nevada
A map depicts the location of the Clayton Valley Lithium Exploration project.

BLM approves lithium exploration project in Clayton Valley

Allows construction, operation, maintaining, and eventual decommission of exploration wells over 10 years.
Montana-Dakotas
A BLM firefighter walks along a road, with flames are seen in the woods on the same side of the road during a prescribed burn.

BLM to conduct prescribed burns in the Lower Blackfoot area

The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office plans to conduct prescribed burns in the Lower Blackfoot area, including the Potomac and Greenough communities, as early as next week.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
Image shows possible area for parking lot near the Ashley Gorge

BLM seeks public input on proposal to improve access to Ashley Springs Via Ferrata

The BLM Vernal Field Office is seeking public comments through May 9, 2025, on a proposal to authorize Uintah County’s construction of a parking area and hiking trail to improve access and safety for the Ashley Springs Via Ferrata climbing route in Ashley Gorge.
National Office, California
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Colosseum Mine in California given go ahead to continue mining operation

The resumption of mining at Colosseum Mine in California, America's second rare earth elements mine, supports efforts to bolster America's capacity to produce the critical materials needed to manufacture the technologies to power our future.
Nevada, Humboldt River FO
Map of Washburn Wells location

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a public comment period for the Washburn Wells Preliminary Environmental Assessment

The Preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Washburn Wells project will be made available for public review for 30 days, starting on April 8, 2025.
Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO
Closeup of copper

BLM seeks input for proposed copper exploration near Florence

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment for proposed copper exploration on public lands in the Mineral Mountain area east of Florence in Pinal County.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM Montana/Dakotas announces approval of six new recreation business plans

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Director Sonya Germann approved six new recreation business plans to improve visitor experiences and update fee structures across the region.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
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Draft EA and public comment for Freedom Mine company for North Dakota

BLM and OSMRE announce that a draft environmental assessment is available for public review and comment for the Coteau Property Company's emergency Federal coal lease-by-application for Freedom Mine.
Draft EA and public comment for Freedom Mine company for North Dakota
Wyoming
lander road closure

Temporary road closure near Lander, Wyo. | portion of Hudson-Atlantic City Road (BLM Road 2302)

The Lander Field Office has temporarily closed a portion of the Hudson–Atlantic City Road (BLM Road 2302) for public safety. Recent snowmelt has washed out a culvert and created hazardous conditions for vehicular travel.

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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
Notice Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Dry Creek Trona Mine Project, Sweetwater County, Wyoming