Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
The scene near the Halfway Hollow area southwest of Vernal following a 2023 cheatgrass treatment. Photo by Cal DeBerard, Fuels Specialist with BLM Green River District.

BLM combats invasive grasses in Uintah County

The Bureau of Land Management will spread herbicide across roughly 2,500 acres in the McCoy Flats area to prevent the establishment and spread of invasive annual grasses.
Utah
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Notice of federal competitive coal lease sale - Little Eccles Tract

Notice is hereby given BLM, Utah State Office will offer the Federal coal resources described below as the Little Eccles Tract for competitive sale by sealed bid package.
Notice of federal competitive coal lease sale - Little Eccles Tract
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Monticello FO
A spire of sandstone and adjoining cliffs stand tall above yellow grasses.

BLM announces end of seasonal climbing avoidance in Indian Creek

September 1 marked the end of this year’s raptor nesting season and raptor avoidance measures. All climbing areas in Indian Creek will now be available for visitors.
Utah, Color Country DO, Richfield FO
A flat red dirt area extends to the horizon with scattered trucks and campers

BLM seeks input on draft Environmental Assessment for proposed campground

The Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office is seeking public comments on a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed new campground east of Torrey, off Beas Lewis Flat Road (see map). The area is already a popular destination for dispersed camping due to its proximity to Capitol Reef National Park and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Utah
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Public meeting for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council (Council) will meet as follows.
Public meeting for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council
Utah
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Filing of plats of survey

This notice is to inform the public of the official filing of the plats of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Utah State Office, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Filing of plats of survey
Utah
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Notice of public hearing and request for comments for Little Eccles Coal Lease

The BLM is soliciting public comments on the fair market value and maximum economic recovery of the coal resources contained in the proposed Skyline Mine Little Eccles lease by application.
Notice of public hearing and request for comments for Little Eccles Coal Lease
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO
groundwater monitoring well, a pipe sticks out of a small cement pad in desert scrubland

BLM approves groundwater monitoring wells

The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office issued a Decision Record to approve a Plan of Operations Modification to drill monitoring wells to determine groundwater corrective actions.
Utah, Color Country DO, Richfield FO
trucks and campers are dispersed on a flat red dirt area

BLM seeks input on potential new campground

The BLM Richfield Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposed new campground east of Torrey, off Beas Lewis Flat Rd. The area is popular for dispersed camping due to proximity to Capitol Reef National Park.
Utah, West Desert DO, Salt Lake FO
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BLM announces temporary closures for Bonneville Salt Flats summer speed racing events

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Bonneville Salt Flats Special Recreation Management Area to allow for various speed racing events.
Utah
A wide view of a high desert landscape in Panguitch Valley, Utah, showing dense pinyon-juniper woodland interspersed with sagebrush. Rolling hills and a distant mesa are visible under a bright blue sky.

BLM seeks input for Upper Sevier Vegetation Enhancement Project

The BLM is proposing vegetation treatments in Panguitch Valley to reduce wildfire risk, improve drought resilience, and restore native plants. Public comments on the plan are now open.

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Rule Rescission of Regulations Regarding Mining Claim Payments; Withdrawal
Notice Environmental Impact Statement, Public Hearing, and Request for Comment on Maximum Economic Recovery and Fair Market Value for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company Proposed Federal Coal Lease-by-Application for the West Antelope Mine, Campbell and Converse Counties, WY
Notice Draft Environmental Assessment, Public Hearing, and Request for Comment on Maximum Economic Recovery and Fair Market Value for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company Proposed Federal Coal Lease Modification for MTM 110693 and Lease-By-Application and Mining Plan for MTM 105485-01, Big Horn County, MT
Notice Public Meeting for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council
Notice Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases in Las Animas and Weld Counties, CO