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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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
Kemmerer Field Office

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).
Nevada
A map depicts the location of a mining project near Tonopah, Nevada.

BLM seeks input on Railroad Valley mineral exploration project

The company would look for lithium, boron, and tungsten, as well as explore for leasable minerals.
Nevada
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Public land order for U.S. Air Force

This Public Land Order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 6591, Parcel “B,” as extended by PLO No. 7630, for an additional 20-year period.
Public land order for U.S. Air Force
National Office
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Rescission of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil and Gas Leasing Decisions in Seven States

The BLM is rescinding its notice to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the oil and gas leasing decisions in seven states.
Rescission of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil a…
California, California Desert DO, Needles FO
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BLM approves Chubbuck Mine access road and associated facilities

The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of an access road and associated facilities on about six public acres adjacent to the existing Chubbuck Mine near Cadiz in San Bernardino County.
BLM National NEPA Register
Montana-Dakotas
A photo of a man leaning on a rock in the desert, aiming a firearm into the distance.

BLM reminds recreational shooters to prioritize safety and fire prevention on public lands

With warmer spring weather drawing more people outdoors, the Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public to follow responsible shooting practices on BLM-managed lands in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO
Three people stand on a boat launch

BLM to conduct maintenance at Rock House Recreation Area boat ramp April 21–22

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct maintenance at the Rock House Recreation Area on April 21–22 to remove cattails and submerged aquatic vegetation from the boat ramp.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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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…

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