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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Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM Colorado issues emergency closure for public lands in Rio Blanco County

The Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office has issued a public closure for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Aug. 5, 2025.
New Mexico

Proposed reinstatement of BLM New Mexico terminated oil and gas leases: NMNM 134884; NMNM 134885; NMNM 141886

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas leases from Blackbeard Operating, LLC.
Montana-Dakotas

Reinstatement of terminated oil and gas lease in Williams County, ND

Sapazi Holdings, LLC and TDB Resources LP filed a timely petition for reinstatement of oil and gas lease NDMT105396602 (NDM 105578) for land in Williams County, North Dakota.
Montana-Dakotas

Lands to be offered for competitive lease sale in Mercer County, ND

Federal coal resources in lands in Mercer County, North Dakota, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.
Nevada

BLM seeks input on wild horse management plan for central Nevada

The preliminary environmental assessment analyzes the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects from implementing the herd management area plan including population control.
Colorado, Northwest DO

Multiple fires reported in Northwest Colorado

Four fires are currently burning in Northwest Colorado. The Lee Fire is southwest of Meeker, the Jack Springs Fire is north of Massadona, the Elk Fire is east of Meeker and the Grease Fire is west of Meeker.
National Office

Revision to regulations regarding approval of operations

This direct final rule (DFR) revises existing BLM regulations pertaining to application for permit to drill (APD) to effectuate changes required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
National Office

Revisions to the regulations regarding intermittent energy

The DOI is amending the BLM rules governing acreage rent rate and capacity fee for solar and wind energy generation on Public Lands to effectuate changes required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.
National Office

Revision to regulations regarding onshore oil and gas leasing

The BLM is amending its rules governing oil and gas leasing to effectuate changes to the definitions for “eligible” and “available” as required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
National Office

Revision to regulations regarding oil and gas leasing

This direct final rule removes existing BLM regulations pertaining to stipulations and mitigation measures to effectuate changes required by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” enacted on July 4, 2025.
National Office

Revision to regulations regarding coal management provisions and limitations

This direct final rule (DFR) revises existing Bureau of Land Management regulations pertaining to coal royalties to effectuate changes required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted on July 4, 2025.